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High Firs Primary School
Court Crescent, Swanley, Kent, BR8 8NR, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
46.7 / 100
Bottom 47%
Better than 47% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
209
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 56% nationally. While 63% of pupils achieve the expected level, only 7% reach the higher standard, indicating an area for potential improvement. Overall, the school is better than 47% of its peers, making it a competitive choice in the Kent area.
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Last inspected: 11 October 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 63% | Bottom 44% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British69.4%
White Other8.6%
Asian Indian4.8%
Black African4.3%
Mixed W+B African2.9%
Asian Bangladeshi1.9%
Other1.4%
Black Caribbean1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Asian Other1.0%
Mixed Other1.0%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Location
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51.39187, 0.17518 · BR8 8NR
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN118541
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.high-firs.kent.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is High Firs Primary School rated by Ofsted?
High Firs Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 October 2023.
Is High Firs Primary School a good school?
High Firs Primary School scores 46.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 47% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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