How many pupils does High Firs Primary School have?

High Firs Primary School has 209 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is High Firs Primary School's Ofsted rating?

High Firs Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 October 2023).

How does High Firs Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

63% of pupils at High Firs Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is High Firs Primary School?

High Firs Primary School is located at Court Crescent, Swanley, Kent, BR8 8NR.

High Firs Primary School

Court Crescent, Swanley, Kent, BR8 8NR

Good

Inspected 11 October 2023

Good

Ofsted

63%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

209

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About High Firs Primary School

High Firs Primary School is a community school in Swanley, Kent, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 209 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 October 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 18.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 17.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Kent →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 209 / 210 (100%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 11 October 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

18.1%

Free school meals

17.1%

EAL

1.0%

SEN support

20.6%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

63%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

106

Avg reading score

104

Avg maths score

Attendance

5.2%

Overall absence

8.2%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

8.6

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.1 vs 2023/24

24.3

Pupils per teacher

↑ +3.0 vs 2023/24

10.5

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.5 vs 2023/24

£51,310

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 18% on leadership pay

↑ +£7,891 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,205

Spend per pupil

£6,464

Income per pupil

48%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Court Crescent, Swanley, Kent, BR8 8NR
Phone: 01322669721
Headteacher: Andrew Kilbride
Website: www.high-firs.kent.sch.uk/

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is High Firs Primary School?: High Firs Primary School is a community school in Swanley, Kent, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does High Firs Primary School have?: High Firs Primary School has 209 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is High Firs Primary School's Ofsted rating?: High Firs Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 October 2023).
How does High Firs Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 63% of pupils at High Firs Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is High Firs Primary School?: High Firs Primary School is located at Court Crescent, Swanley, Kent, BR8 8NR.

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