St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School, Swanley

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 5 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Sycamore Drive, Swanley, BR8 7AYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School, Swanley is a primary school in Swanley for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2013.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 27 June 2013, report published 19 July 2013

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good

Pupil numbers and mix

318 pupils on roll, with places for 340

Eligible for free school meals21.4%

21.4%, 5.1 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language43.1%

43.1%, 21.5 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support8.8%

8.8%, 6 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1.9%

1.9%, 4.1 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School, Swanley

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Horizon Primary Academy0.2 milesOfsted: Good77% met the expected standard
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School0.4 milesOfsted: Good59% met the expected standard
High Firs Primary School0.5 milesOfsted: Good63% met the expected standard
Downsview Community Primary School0.5 milesReport card: Needs attention to expected standard52% met the expected standard
Crockenhill Primary School1 mileOfsted judgements: Requires improvement to good41% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
KENT CATHOLIC SCHOOLS' PARTNERSHIP
Age range
5 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mrs Giovanna McRae
Address
Sycamore Drive, Swanley, BR8 7AY
Local authority
Kent
URN
151498

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.