Downsview Community Primary School vs St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.2 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
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Swanley · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
279 students
| Measure | Downsview Community Primary School Swanley, South East | St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Swanley, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1919 of 2,471 | #1798 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #11514 of 15,697 | #10722 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 140 | 279 |
| Pupils on roll | 140 | 279 |
| Free school meals | 45.7% | 36% |
| Capacity filled | 66.7% | 132.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 7% |
| 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.st-marys-swanley.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.5 vs 33.6).
- •St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (59% vs 52%).
- •Downsview Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 7%).
- •St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is the larger school with 279 students compared with 140.
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 St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School ranks higher (37.5 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 St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Swanley and Swanley in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Downsview Community Primary School: 140. St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: 279. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Downsview Community Primary School and St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School rank in South East?
Downsview Community Primary School is 1919th of 2,471 and St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is 1798th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).