Swanton Abbott Community Primary School
55%
Capacity
56
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About Swanton Abbott Community Primary School
Swanton Abbott Community Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the North Norfolk community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 56 pupils on roll, operating at 55% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Swanton Abbott Community Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Fiona Russell, it falls under Norfolk local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 83% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1040th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 4th out of 30 in North Norfolk.
Swanton Abbott Community Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 22 applications for 9 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 9 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Swanton Abbott Community Primary School include Music Rooms, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Library, Art Studios, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Netball, Rounders, Athletics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Chess, Film Club, Art Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 28.6%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North Norfolk, Swanton Abbott Community Primary School 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 | Does not apply |
| Address | Youngman's Lane, Norwich, North Norfolk, NR10 5DZ |
| Headteacher | Fiona Russell |
| Local Authority | Norfolk |
| Number of Pupils | 56 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 28.6% |
| School Capacity | 56 / 102 (55% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (5 May 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 27 Jun 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (83%)
1040th of 13,686
Nationally
100th of 1,612
In East of England
4th of 30
In North Norfolk
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
83%
Expected Standard
8%
Higher Standard
'22/23
47%
'23/24
83%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed9
22
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
9 families put this school as their 1st choice (41% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Youngman's Lane, Norwich
North Norfolk, NR10 5DZ
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