Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Swaffham
42%
Capacity
89
Pupils
0.8x
Demand
About Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Swaffham
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Swaffham is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Breckland community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 89 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (42% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Swaffham "Inadequate", the school is led by headteacher Darryl James, it falls under Norfolk local authority.
The school has 22 places available and received 18 applications, meaning most applicants are likely to secure a place.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Swaffham include ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Music Rooms, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Football, Athletics, Dance and 2 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Art Club, Coding, Chess and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 37.1%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Breckland, Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Swaffham is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | 4 Sporle Road, Swaffham, Breckland, PE37 7HL |
| Headteacher | Darryl James |
| Local Authority | Norfolk |
| Number of Pupils | 89 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 37.1% |
| School Capacity | 89 / 210 (42% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Feb 2024Overall Effectiveness
Inadequate
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/2622
18
Places Available
More places available than applications received
2 families put this school as their 1st choice (11% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
4 Sporle Road, Swaffham
Breckland, PE37 7HL
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