Downsview Community Primary School
Beech Avenue, Swanley, BR8 8AU
Age range
Ages 4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils
141
Headteacher
Mrs Caroline Cain
Type
Primary
Ofsted
Requires Improvement
Local authority
Kent
About Downsview Community Primary School
Downsview Community Primary School is a primary school in Swanley, Kent, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. It admits both boys and girls.
Learning and school life
The school emphasises inclusion, aspiration, kindness and respect. School life also includes Forest School. The school has a breakfast club and an after-school club.
SEND and information for families
This is a mainstream school. Support may include one-to-one or small-group support, speech and language support and support from external specialists and agencies. Parents should check the school's latest admissions policy and SEN information report for current details.
School admissions
Admissions assessment
No separate entrance assessment
School results & attendance
KS2 results
A-Level results
N/A
Attendance
100% − absence
Free school meals
SEND
SEND setting
Mainstream school
SEND provision
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Specialisms
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Wraparound & nursery
Nursery
No
Breakfast club
Yes
After-school club
Yes
Downsview Community Primary School term dates
Autumn 1 · 2026
1 Sep-23 Oct
Autumn 2 · 2026
2 Nov-18 Dec
Spring 1 · 2027
4 Jan-12 Feb
Spring 2 · 2027
22 Feb-25 Mar
Summer 1 · 2027
12 Apr-28 May
Summer 2 · 2027
7 Jun-21 Jul
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Coming soonFrequently asked
What type of school is Downsview Community Primary School?
Downsview Community Primary School is a maintained primary school. It admits both boys and girls.
What age range does Downsview Community Primary School cover?
Downsview Community Primary School serves pupils aged 4 to 11.
What SEND support does Downsview Community Primary School offer?
Downsview Community Primary School is a mainstream school. Support includes one-to-one or small-group support, speech and language support and support from external specialists and agencies.
What is Downsview Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Downsview Community Primary School Requires Improvement after its inspection on 2 December 2025.
Where is Downsview Community Primary School?
Downsview Community Primary School is at Beech Avenue, Swanley, Kent, BR8 8AU.
About this information. Compiled from published sources including the Department for Education, Ofsted and the school's own website. Last reviewed July 2026.
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