Horizon Primary Academy vs St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 806 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horizon Primary Academy
Swanley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
195 students
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Swanley · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
279 students
| Measure | Horizon Primary Academy Swanley, South East | St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Swanley, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #664 of 2,471 | #1798 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3607 of 15,697 | #10722 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 195 | 279 |
| Pupils on roll | 195 | 279 |
| Free school meals | 41.5% | 36% |
| Capacity filled | 92.9% | 132.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 23% | 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.horizon-tkat.org/ | www.st-marys-swanley.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Horizon Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.6 vs 37.5).
- •Horizon Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 59%).
- •Horizon Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (23% vs 7%).
- •St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is the larger school with 279 students compared with 195.
- •Horizon Primary Academy is a academy school while St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a local authority 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 Horizon Primary Academy better than St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Horizon Primary Academy ranks higher (71.6 vs 37.5 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 Horizon Primary Academy and St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
About 806 m in a straight line, between Swanley and Swanley in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Horizon Primary Academy: 195. St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: 279. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Horizon Primary Academy and St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School rank in South East?
Horizon Primary Academy is 664th 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).