Swaffham CofE Primary Academy

About Swaffham CofE Primary Academy

Swaffham CofE Primary Academy is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Breckland community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 209 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 220 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Swaffham CofE Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Nicola Kaye, it falls under Norfolk local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 41% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12295th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 28th out of 43 in Breckland.

Swaffham CofE Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 53 applications for 27 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 35 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Swaffham CofE Primary Academy include ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Forest School, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Dance, Netball, Cricket, as well as clubs including Film Club, Gardening, Art Club, Coding and 1 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 29.7%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Breckland, Swaffham CofE Primary Academy 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.

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