Downsview Community Primary School

Downsview Community Primary School is a mixed primary school based in Swanley for children aged 4 to 11. It has roughly 141 pupils on roll. That puts it among the smaller primary schools in Swanley on our figures. It is a maintained school within the Kent local authority area. The headteacher is Mrs Caroline Cain.

Inspection at a glance

Ofsted rated Downsview Community Primary School Requires Improvement at its inspection on 2 December 2025. The full inspection report is linked from this page so you can read the inspectors' own words.

How the school is performing

At key stage 2, 52% met expected standard in reading, writing and maths (2024/25). Attendance works out at roughly 90.9% (absence 9.1%) (2024/25). Around 45.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals. Figures come from the Department for Education's published school performance data and are shown in full further down this page.

Getting a place at Downsview Community Primary School

You apply for a place at Downsview Community Primary School on the primary common application form through Kent, with the national deadline of 15 January. If the school is oversubscribed, places are allocated on its published admissions criteria, which usually give priority to looked-after children, siblings and distance from home to school. There is no separate entrance assessment. Always check the current admissions policy on the school's own website before you apply, because criteria can change year to year.

SEND at a glance

Downsview Community Primary School is a mainstream school, supporting pupils with SEND alongside their classmates through the graduated approach of assess, plan, do, review. Support listed by the school includes one-to-one or small-group support; Speech and language support; Support from external specialists and agencies. The school's SEN information report is the authoritative source and is linked in the SEND section below.

Before and after school

Downsview Community Primary School offers a breakfast club and an after-school club. Session times, costs and availability are set by the school, so confirm them before you rely on a place.

Downsview Community Primary School contact details and location

Downsview Community Primary School is at Beech Avenue, Swanley, Kent, BR8 8AU. The school office can be reached on 01322 662594. A map, directions and the school's own website link are on this page.