The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 46% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
46%
-16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 5 days per year on average — that's roughly a week.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 13 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 7 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 56
- Capacity
- 55%
- FSM
- 28.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Head
- Mrs Fiona Russell (Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Youngman's Lane, Swanton Abbott, Norwich, Norfolk, NR10 5DZ
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Swanton Abbott Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Swanton Abbott Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Swanton Abbott Community Primary School?
Swanton Abbott Community Primary School currently has 56 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Swanton Abbott Community Primary School take?
Swanton Abbott Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Swanton Abbott Community Primary School?
Swanton Abbott Community Primary School is in Norwich, NR10 5DZ, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Swanton Abbott Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Swanton Abbott Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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