Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Swaffham

About Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Swaffham

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Swaffham is an academy sponsor led in Swaffham, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 89 pupils on roll. The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. It is part of ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 February 2024) rated it Inadequate. At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 32.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 23% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Norfolk →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

89 / 210 (42%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Roman Catholic

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

7 February 2024

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 1 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

4 Sporle Road, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7HL

Phone

01760721330

Head Teacher

Darryl James

Website

https://www.shcprimary.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Swaffham?

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Swaffham is an academy sponsor led in Swaffham, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Swaffham have?

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Swaffham has 89 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Swaffham's Ofsted rating?

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Swaffham was rated Inadequate at its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 February 2024).

How does Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Swaffham perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

0% of pupils at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Swaffham met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Swaffham part of an academy trust?

Yes — Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Swaffham is part of ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Swaffham?

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Swaffham is located at 4 Sporle Road, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7HL.