Swaffham CofE Primary Academy
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41% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths — significantly below the national average of around 61%. Progress and context measures may still show positive value-added.
- Expected standard (R+W+M):
- 41%
- Higher standard (R+W+M):
- 0%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
KS2 progress scores (reading, writing, maths progress) are not yet surfaced in this summary. Check the performance table section below.
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KS2 results history
| Year | Pupils | Expected % | Higher % | Reading | Writing | Maths | Read score | Maths score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | — | 41.0% | 0.0% | 50.0% | 59.0% | 50.0% | 100.0 | 101.0 |
| 2023/2024 | — | 41.0% | 0.0% | 59.0% | 62.0% | 72.0% | 102.0 | 104.0 |
| 2022/2023 | — | 47.0% | 0.0% | 72.0% | 53.0% | 72.0% | 104.0 | 104.0 |
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School information
| URN | 141663 |
| Local authority | Norfolk |
| Region | East of England |
| Phase | Primary |
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 2-11 |
| Headteacher | Nicola Kaye |
| Trust | THE DIOCESE OF NORWICH EDUCATION AND ACADEMIES TRUST |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | Church of England |
| Postcode | PE37 7EA |
| Latest pupils | 209 |
| FSM eligible | 29.7% |
Contact and identifiers
Brandon Road, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7EA
www.swaffhamprimary.dneat.orgView local authority page1760721831| DfE number | 2097 |
| UKPRN | 10048235 |
| Opened | 1 Feb 2015 |
| GIAS updated | 11 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | 2024/2025 |
| Ofsted published | 13 Sept 2023 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 21 Jun 2023 |
| Publication date | 13 Sept 2023 |