Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School

About Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School

Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School is a voluntary controlled school in Swaffham, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 249 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 July 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 38% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 30.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 13.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Norfolk →

School Type

Voluntary controlled school

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

249 / 240 (104%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Church of England

Last Ofsted Inspection

13 July 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

White Cross Road, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7RF

Phone

01760721357

Headteacher

Rebecca Starman

Website

www.heartwood.norfolk.sch.uk

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School?

Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School is a voluntary controlled school in Swaffham, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School have?

Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School has 249 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 July 2023).

How does Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

38% of pupils at Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School?

Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School is located at White Cross Road, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7RF.