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Swanton Morley VC Primary School

Breckland, NR20 4PXPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Dec 2024
KS2 Results
80%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
22 1st-choice / 22 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#1525 of 13,686 nationally

About Swanton Morley VC Primary School

Swanton Morley VC Primary School is a Church of England state primary in Breckland, Norfolk, currently educating 183 pupils against a capacity of 210, meaning there is some room to grow. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 20.2%, a figure worth noting in the context of the national primary average of around 23%, suggesting the school serves a community with slightly below-average economic disadvantage. Demand is clearly strong: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 33 total applications for just 22 places, with all 22 first-preference applicants receiving offers. That oversubscription ratio of 1.5 to 1 signals a popular local choice, particularly for families seeking a Church of England foundation. The school is mixed-gender and caters for children aged 4 to 11, with no nursery or sixth form provision. Headteacher Matthew Richards leads a school that, in its most recent Ofsted inspection in December 2024, was judged to have maintained its Good standards, with leadership and management, early years provision, and overall effectiveness all rated Good.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressManns Lane, Dereham, Breckland, NR20 4PX
HeadteacherMatthew Richards
Local AuthorityNorfolk
Number of Pupils183
Free School Meals (FSM)20.2%
School Capacity183 / 210 (87% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Dec 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (11 Dec 2024): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 21 Oct 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Sensory RoomLibraryGymnasiumDining HallMusic RoomsOutdoor PlaygroundArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

RoundersDanceAthleticsCross Country

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirGardeningChessBook ClubCoding

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultySevere LearningOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:40

After-school care

15:15-17:15

Source: swantonmorleyprimary.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Swanton Morley VC Primary School

Swanton Morley VC Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.