Downsview Community Primary School vs Horizon Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Downsview Community Primary School
Swanley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
140 students
Horizon Primary Academy
Swanley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
195 students
| Measure | Downsview Community Primary School Swanley, South East | Horizon Primary Academy Swanley, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1919 of 2,471 | #664 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #11514 of 15,697 | #3607 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 140 | 195 |
| Pupils on roll | 140 | 195 |
| Free school meals | 45.7% | 41.5% |
| Capacity filled | 66.7% | 92.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 23% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Swanley | Swanley |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.downsview-primary.kent.sch.uk | www.horizon-tkat.org/ |
The verdict
- •Horizon Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.6 vs 33.6).
- •Horizon Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 52%).
- •Horizon Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (23% vs 11%).
- •Horizon Primary Academy is the larger school with 195 students compared with 140.
- •Downsview Community Primary School is a local authority school while Horizon Primary Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Downsview Community Primary School better than Horizon Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Horizon Primary Academy ranks higher (71.6 vs 33.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Downsview Community Primary School and Horizon Primary Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Swanley and Swanley in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Downsview Community Primary School: 140. Horizon Primary Academy: 195. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Downsview Community Primary School and Horizon Primary Academy rank in South East?
Downsview Community Primary School is 1919th of 2,471 and Horizon Primary Academy is 664th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).