The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 38% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
38%
-24.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 249
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 30.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Head
- Mrs Rebecca Starman (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
February 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
May 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
White Cross Road, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7RF
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School?
Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School currently has 249 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School take?
Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School?
Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School is in Swaffham, PE37 7RF, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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