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Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School
Goodgraded 13/07/2023Ages 3–11249 pupilsChurch of England
Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Swaffham, within the Norfolk local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 249 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 13/07/2023, Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Swaffham can view Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 13/07/2023
Attendance & staffing
Attendance93.5%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence18.1%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher22.4England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS91%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals30.3%England avg 24.0%
English not first language13.3%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-67%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%
DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval
Nearby schools in Swaffham
All schools in Swaffham →Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, SwaffhamInadequate · 0.3 miThe Nicholas Hamond AcademyGood · 0.4 miSwaffham CofE Primary AcademyGood · 0.4 miOneSchool Global UK - Swaffham Campus0.8 miSporle Church of England Primary AcademyGood · 2.5 mi
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