The short version
Below-average SATs results.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 0% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
0%
-62.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
-8.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
94
-11.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
97
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
40% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
8% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 9 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 89
- Capacity
- 42%
- FSM
- 37.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Darryl James
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksOfficial inspection link pending
We have not attached an official inspection report link to this school page yet.
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Location
4 Sporle Road, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7HL
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Swaffham a selective school?
No. Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Swaffham is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Swaffham?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Swaffham currently has 89 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Swaffham take?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Swaffham caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Swaffham?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Swaffham is in Swaffham, PE37 7HL, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Swaffham have a sixth form?
No, Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Swaffham does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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