How many pupils does Necton VA Primary School have?

Necton VA Primary School has 228 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Necton VA Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Necton VA Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (30 November 2021).

How does Necton VA Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

58% of pupils at Necton VA Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Necton VA Primary School?

Necton VA Primary School is located at School Road, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 8HT.

Necton VA Primary School

School Road, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 8HT

Good

Inspected 30 November 2021

Good

Ofsted

58%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

3–11

Ages

228

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Voluntary aided school

Type

About Necton VA Primary School

Necton VA Primary School is a voluntary aided school in Swaffham, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 228 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (30 November 2021) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 37.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Norfolk →
School Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 228 / 236 (97%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Church of England
Last Ofsted Inspection: 30 November 2021

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

37.4%

Free school meals

3.5%

EAL

3.5%

SEN support

14.9%

EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

58%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

106

Avg reading score

103

Avg maths score

Attendance

5.8%

Overall absence

14.9%

Persistent absence

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.

Workforce

2024/25

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

10.8

Teachers (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Pupils per teacher

↑ +4.7 vs 2023/24

9.66

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.2 vs 2023/24

£45,785

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 18% on leadership pay

↑ +£1,482 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£6,429

Spend per pupil

£6,112

Income per pupil

47%

Spent on teaching staff

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: School Road, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 8HT
Phone: 01760722975
Headteacher: Victoria Long
Website: www.necton.norfolk.sch.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Necton VA Primary School?: Necton VA Primary School is a voluntary aided school in Swaffham, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Necton VA Primary School have?: Necton VA Primary School has 228 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Necton VA Primary School's Ofsted rating?: Necton VA Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (30 November 2021).
How does Necton VA Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 58% of pupils at Necton VA Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Necton VA Primary School?: Necton VA Primary School is located at School Road, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 8HT.

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