SchoolScoresHorizon Primary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Part of THE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST
Hilda May Avenue, Swanley, BR8 7BT
01322 665235 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 14 November 2018.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 24 April 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good and may be improving, so its next inspection will be a full graded one.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
29 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Swanley comparisons use the 3 of its 6 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 3 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Swanley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Swanley. Higher than 35% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 96% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Swanley. Higher than 22% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Swanley. Higher than 44% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 91% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 11 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Swanley. Higher than 49% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 55% | 60% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 21 parents who had raised a concern 1st highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Swanley. Higher than 89% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 85% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Swanley. Higher than 44% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90%said yes | 93% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Swanley figures pool parents at the Swanley schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
26 pupils in this year group.
77% — 15 points above the Kent average, and 15 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 77% | 62% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 23% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 88% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 81% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 81% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Kent. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 29 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 25 |
| Of those, offered a place | 25 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 78 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 3rd highest of 6 state primary schools in Swanley. Higher than 83% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 42.3% | 27.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 6 state primary schools in Swanley. Higher than 80% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.0% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 5th highest of 6 state primary schools in Swanley. Higher than 26% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.9% | 13.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 3rd highest of 6 state primary schools in Swanley. Higher than 67% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.4% | 15.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 2nd lowest of 6 state primary schools in Swanley. Lower than 47% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.1% | 5.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 6 state primary schools in Swanley. Lower than 33% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 14.8% | 14.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 5th lowest of 6 state primary schools in Swanley. Lower than 3% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 14.9 | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 5th lowest of 6 state primary schools in Swanley. Lower than 7% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.5% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 3rd highest of 6 state primary schools in Swanley. Higher than 71% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.4 | 20.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 1st highest of 6 state primary schools in Swanley. Higher than 88% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.5 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 1st highest of 6 state primary schools in Swanley. Higher than 98% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 46.9% | 14.4%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School, Swanley 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- High Firs Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Downsview Community Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 4 expected, 3 needs attention · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hextable Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Pauls' CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Crockenhill Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 41% met expected standard (KS2)
- Joydens Wood Junior School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Joydens Wood Infant School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023
- Maypole Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Horizon Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Horizon Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 14 November 2018. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 24 April 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good and may be improving, so its next inspection will be a full graded one.
How did Horizon Primary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 15 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Horizon Primary Academy?
90% of the 29 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Horizon Primary Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Horizon Primary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 25 families put Horizon Primary Academy as their first choice for 29 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 25 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 137136.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.