St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a primary school in Swanley for ages 2 to 11.
Daily practice for St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School pupils
Daily maths and English that follow the national curriculum for your child's year. Start with a free five-minute class.
At a glance
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 279
- Who it's for
- Boys and girls
- Faith
- Church of England
- Address
- St Mary's Road, Swanley, BR8 7BU
- Phone
- 01322 665212
The school's websiteResults and performanceFull register entryMap
How it teaches
- Literacy is taught through high quality books and creative approaches such as art and drama, called the Power of Reading.
Source: St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School website. Checked 11 November 2026.
Music, sport and trips
- All children play an instrument, taught by a dedicated music teacher who teaches violin, piano, recorders and drums.
- Children in Years 1-6 are provided with shorts and a t-shirt for PE.
Source: St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School website; St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School website. Checked 11 November 2026.
Admissions
- The school is a small school taking pupils from age 2 to 11.
- Children born between 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2023 start Reception in September 2027.
Source: St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School website; St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School website. Checked 11 November 2026.
The school day and clubs
- After-school clubs change termly and include choir, makaton choir, Mandarin, art, netball, football and tag rugby.
Source: St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School website. Checked 11 November 2026.
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School details: Get Information about Schools, Department for Education, URN 118754. Checked 9 November 2026.
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