Hextable Primary School
Rowhill Road, Hextable, Swanley, BR8 7RLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Hextable Primary School is a primary school in Swanley for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. It ranks 3rd of 5 primary schools in Swanley. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 20 March 2018, report published 2 May 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 26 September 2023
Pupils appreciate this large school that feels like a family. Despite significant growth in recent years, there is a strong sense of community. Leaders inspire staff, pupils and parents to be compassionate, respectful and supportive to each other. From the nurturing breakfast club to joyful cheerleading sessions at lunchtime, pupils benefit from the delightful atmosphere. The school achieves its high ambition for pupils to be happy and to achieve well. Pupils thrive as a result of the exceptional pastoral care. The mental health and well-being team offers impressive provision. Pupils appreciate the 'lunch bunch' activities and extensive nurture spaces such as 'The Hub'. Staff expertly support pupils to recognise and manage their emotions. As a result, behaviour is usually excellent. If pupils need extra help, the school supports them to get back on track. Pupils politely hold doors open and consistently show gratitude. Relationships are warm and pupils feel safe. They confidently talk to staff about any worries. The school ethos is built on acceptance and kindness to all. Boys and girls are passionate about equality. Pupils proudly represent the school in events including netball, football, boccia and rugby. They enjoy keeping fit on the 'daily mile' track.
What the school should improve
- The tasks pupils complete in some foundation subjects do not consistently support them to learn the intended knowledge and skills. Consequently, pupils sometimes do not learn the key content that they should learn. The school should continue its curriculum development work to ensure that all staff sharply focus on the key knowledge and skills they intend pupils to learn and remember.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
89 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
605 pupils on roll, with places for 630
Schools near Hextable Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Pauls' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 75% met the expected standard |
| Joydens Wood Infant School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Joydens Wood Junior School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Horizon Primary Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| Wilmington Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 80% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Suzie Hall
- Phone
- 01322663792
- Address
- Rowhill Road, Hextable, Swanley, BR8 7RL
- Local authority
- Kent
- URN
- 135118
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.