Best 3 Primary schools in Swaffham – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School (Primary) in Swaffham; Swaffham CofE Primary Academy (Primary) in Swaffham; Necton VA Primary School (Primary) in Swaffham — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School, Swaffham CofE Primary Academy and Necton VA Primary School. They are primary phase and voluntary controlled school, academy sponsor led and voluntary aided school type located around Swaffham, Norfolk. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School), published Sep 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School (Sep 2023). average roll around ≈ 250, combined total ≈ 700, typical FSM 25–30%, range 25–30%–30–35%; all within the The Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust trust.

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Attribute	Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School PE37 7RF	Swaffham CofE Primary Academy PE37 7EA	Necton VA Primary School PE37 8HT
Phase / Type	Primary • Voluntary controlled school	Primary • Academy sponsor led	Primary • Voluntary aided school
Location	Swaffham Norfolk PE37 7RF	Swaffham Norfolk PE37 7EA	Swaffham Norfolk PE37 8HT
Latest Ofsted	2 25 Sep 2023	2 13 Sep 2023	2 24 Jan 2022
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	240	220	236
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Norfolk (926)	The Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust	Norfolk (926)
Website	www.heartwood.norfolk.sch.uk	www.swaffhamprimary.dneat.org	www.necton.norfolk.sch.uk
Telephone	01760721357	01760721831	01760722975
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School

PE37 7RF

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary controlled school
Location: Swaffham
Norfolk
PE37 7RF
Ofsted: 2 25 Sep 2023
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Norfolk (926)
Website: www.heartwood.norfolk.sch.uk
Telephone: 01760721357

Swaffham CofE Primary Academy

PE37 7EA

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Swaffham
Norfolk
PE37 7EA
Ofsted: 2 13 Sep 2023
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust
Website: www.swaffhamprimary.dneat.org
Telephone: 01760721831

Necton VA Primary School

PE37 8HT

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary aided school
Location: Swaffham
Norfolk
PE37 8HT
Ofsted: 2 24 Jan 2022
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Norfolk (926)
Website: www.necton.norfolk.sch.uk
Telephone: 01760722975

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.