Schools in Swanley.
9 schools in Swanley, Kent. See them on the map, or open any school for admissions, results and contact details.
About schools in Swanley
Swanley has 9 schools listed on Schools in Kent, across every stage of a child's education, from nursery and reception through to sixth form. Families here can choose between 7 primary schools, 1 secondary schools, 1 independent school and 2 schools with dedicated SEND provision such as a specialist setting, SEN unit or resourced provision, giving parents genuine flexibility whether they are moving to the area or simply weighing up next steps. Many schools in Swanley publish SEND information. Support varies by school, so check each school's SEND section and speak to the SENCO about your child's needs.
Ofsted currently rates 89% of inspected schools in Swanley as Good or Outstanding. Use the interactive map to see catchment areas at a glance, filter by phase, or open any school for admissions, results, term dates, contact details and the latest Ofsted or ISI report. Every entry is independent and free to browse.
Primary schools (7)
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Good / Requires ImprovementBR8 8LT
Crockenhill Primary School
PrimaryAges 4 to 11Mixed
Requires ImprovementBR8 8AU
Downsview Community Primary School
PrimaryAges 4 to 11Mixed
GoodBR8 7RL
Hextable Primary School
PrimaryAges 4 to 11Mixed
GoodBR8 8NR
High Firs Primary School
PrimaryAges 4 to 11Mixed- HGood
BR8 7BT
Horizon Primary Academy
PrimaryAges 4 to 11Mixed - SGood
BR8 7AY
St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School
PrimaryAges 4 to 11Mixed 
GoodBR8 7BU
St Mary's CofE Primary School
PrimaryAges 2 to 11Mixed
Secondary schools (1)
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Schools by village near Swanley
Villages and neighbourhoods in the Swanley area, with every school we list in each one.
Schools in Crockenhill
Schools in Hextable
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How many schools are there in Swanley?
There are 9 schools in Swanley covering 7 primary, 1 secondary and 1 independent.
Which are the best-rated schools in Swanley?
Around 89% of inspected schools in Swanley are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Open any school's profile to see the full inspection history.
Are there grammar schools in Swanley?
Swanley itself does not have a selective grammar school listed, but families in the area often apply to grammar schools in nearby towns via the Kent Test.
How do school catchment areas work in Swanley?
Kent County Council does not use strict catchment areas for most community schools. Distance from home to the school is one of several oversubscription criteria, alongside siblings, looked-after status and, for faith schools, religious criteria. Always check each school's individual admissions policy.
Can I compare schools in Swanley side by side?
Yes. Tap "Add to compare" on any school card to line up Ofsted ratings, results, pupil numbers, admissions and facilities on our compare page.