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Swaffham CofE Primary Academy

Breckland, PE37 7EAPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2023
KS2 Results
41%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.3×
Oversubscribed
35 1st-choice / 27 places
Ranking
#12,295
of 13,686 nationally

About Swaffham CofE Primary Academy

Swaffham CofE Primary Academy is a state-funded Church of England primary school in Breckland, Norfolk, that currently educates 209 pupils against a capacity of 220, meaning it is very close to full. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 29.7%, which is notably higher than the national average for primary schools and suggests a catchment with above-average levels of socio-economic disadvantage. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 53 applications for 27 places, with 35 of those as first preferences, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.96. This level of competition indicates that the school is a popular choice among local families, particularly given its Church of England foundation and the fact that it offers nursery provision for children from age two.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressBrandon Road, Swaffham, Breckland, PE37 7EA
HeadteacherNicola Kaye
Local AuthorityNorfolk
Number of Pupils209
Free School Meals (FSM)29.7%
School Capacity209 / 220 (95% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 Jun 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 13 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
ICT SuitePlaying FieldsArt StudiosMusic RoomsForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

FootballDanceNetballCricket

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubGardeningArt ClubCodingScience Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

08:00-08:45

After-school care

15:15-17:30

Source: swaffhamprimary.dneat.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Swaffham CofE Primary Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.