Horizon Primary Academy
Hilda May Avenue, Swanley, BR8 7BTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Horizon Primary Academy is a primary school in Swanley for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. It ranks 1st of 5 primary schools in Swanley. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 14 November 2018, report published 5 December 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 23 April 2024
Pupils achieve exceptionally well. By the end of key stage 2, many pupils achieve the highest standards in reading, writing and mathematics. Pupils thrive due to excellent relationships and a shared commitment by staff to ensure that all lessons have a strong impact on pupils' learning. Disadvantaged pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are very well prepared for their next stage of education. The school's approach to promoting pupils' good attendance is exemplary. Leaders use innovative approaches that build a determined culture of prioritising attendance at the school. Pupils feel safe and are happy. Staff have high expectations for pupils' behaviour. They manage this skilfully, with a focus on rewards that helps pupils to be successful. Bullying is taken seriously. The school acts quickly to ensure that any issues are resolved. Pupils are passionate about their learning and support each other wonderfully. They contribute positively to each other's well-being. Pupils love the responsibilities they have, for example as school councillors, language leaders and members of the 'safety squad' who help with issues such as promoting online safety. Pupils build a sense of belonging through whole-school initiatives, such as performing songs in Makaton or running lunchtime sports clubs that all pupils can attend.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
26 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
195 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Horizon Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School, Swanley | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
| High Firs Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Downsview Community Primary School | 0.7 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 52% met the expected standard |
| Hextable Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Miss Claire Hilton
- Phone
- 01322665235
- Address
- Hilda May Avenue, Swanley, BR8 7BT
- Local authority
- Kent
- URN
- 137136
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.