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Are all Swanley neighbourhoods included?

Yes. We group schools by their locality field so you can quickly scan areas and their nearby schools. All sections are expanded by default on this page.

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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Swanley Area

Swanley's secondary school serves this Kent town community with Orchards Academy rated Good by Ofsted. The school achieves an average Attainment 8 score of 41, below the England average of 39, but offers a comprehensive education with strong local community ties. 100% of Swanley's secondary provision is rated Good or Outstanding, above England's 86%. Families in Swanley benefit from an accessible local school with improving standards and a focus on individual student progress. Use the map view to explore the school and see admission criteria for your neighbourhood.

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Orchards Academy
Swanley