Where is Swaffham Meadow Primary School located?

Swaffham Meadow Primary School is located in Swaffham, PE37 7HL, Norfolk.

How do I apply to Swaffham Meadow Primary School?

Swaffham Meadow Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does Swaffham Meadow Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — Swaffham Meadow Primary School has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

What is the largest ethnic background at Swaffham Meadow Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 72.1% of pupils at Swaffham Meadow Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Swaffham Meadow Primary School: Ofsted, Results & Catchment

Swaffham Meadow Primary SchoolEst. 2024

StatePrimaryRoman Catholic

Profile updated · DfE GIASApply by 15 Jan

4 Sporle Road, PE37 7HL

4 Sporle Road, PE37 7HL Website 01760721330

From official sources

Not yet inspected as an academy (opened September 2024)

Predecessor school (Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, URN 147290): Ofsted Inadequate, February 2024 · Its reports

Ages4 - 11

Pupils61

Not yet inspected as an academy (opened September 2024)

Ages4 - 11

Pupils61

Predecessor school (Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, URN 147290): Ofsted Inadequate, February 2024 · Its reports

0% combined

KS2 Expected Standard

2024-25 · cohort of 15

Under-subscribed

Demand

2026-27 · Reception

Pupils (January 2026 census)

38.1% of capacity · DfE capacity survey 2024-25

DfE

Unclaimed profile · the school has not checked or added its own details.

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Part of a trust · Sapientia Education Trust

Part of — 23 schools across 2 local authorities; 9 of 10 schools with a graded inspection rated Good or Outstanding.

Other schools in this trust:Seething and Mundham Primary School Stradbroke High School Ixworth High School Wymondham College Rockland St Mary Primary School Framingham Earl High School

At a Glance

Places likely available.

3 key facts

InspectionNot yet inspected as an academy (opened September 2024)

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 0% (2024-25)

National avg: 62% · marker

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (Reception, 2026-27)

On the other tabs

Results · KS2 SATs Combined 0% (2024-25)

Source · DfE school performance tables

Money · £10,337 spent per pupil (2024-25)

Total spending per pupil (academy accounts return)

Source · DfE financial benchmarking, 2024-25

School facts · Academy · Primary · 4 - 11

Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

4 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Religion

Roman Catholic

Pupils per year group

~9*

Head Teacher

Mr Darryl James

* Pupils on roll divided by the year groups in the school's age range. This is not a class size.

Where this data comes from

DfE GIASschool register· Aug 2026DfE School Censusabsence & staffingFSAfood hygieneIMD 2025deprivation

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Key metrics · Absence 10.8% (2024-25)

Key Metrics

Comparative & Financial

Borough ComparisonAbsence 10.8% — above the average for primary schools in this borough

School Capacity80 pupils on roll — 38.1% of capacity · DfE capacity survey 2024-25

School-specific Context

On DfE lists

School Rebuilding Programme

In the programme, announced in Set 3 - July 2022

Listed under its predecessor, Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School (URN 147290).

Source: DfE list of selected schools, correct as of 1 May 2026 ↗

Key admissions dates · Apply by Fri 15 Jan 2027

Key admissions dates

DeadlineReception application deadline

Friday, 15 January 2027

in 61 days

How to apply via GOV.UK All UK admissions deadlines

Statutory dates set in law (apply to all state schools in England). Confirm exact local windows with your council.

The area · Deprivation decile 3 of 10 (IMD 2025)

Place & Setting

Local Context

AreaSwaffham · Breckland · South West Norfolk · Larger rural

Area deprivation

IMD Decile 3Most deprived

Food hygiene

Planning flood zone (ignores defences)Zone 1

Around the schoolcrime · road safety · green space · road noise · air quality · energy rating

Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileAbove LA average

Crimes per month 39

Norfolk peer median: 11 per month

12-month total470

Top categories

Violent crime

160 (34%)

Anti-social behaviour

89 (19%)

Shoplifting

76 (16%)

and 9 smaller categories

Source: data.police.uk · ½ mile radius · Jul 2025 – Jun 2026 · vs 807 Norfolk schools.

Road Safety Nearby

Recorded collisions within 500m (2021–2025)30

Source: DfT road safety data

Greenspace Nearby

Greenspace sites within 800m13

Nearest site59m

Includes1 public parks, 2 playing fields, 3 play spaces, 1 sports facilities, 3 allotments

Source: OS Open Greenspace

Road Noise

Road noiseLow — 43.8 dB daytime, peaking at 64.3 dB nearby

Source: Defra strategic noise mapping

Air Quality

Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂)	6.7 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (40)	40
The WHO guideline (10)	10

Within the legal limit in England (40) · within the WHO guideline (10)

Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅)	7.9 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (20)	20
England’s 2040 target (10)	10
The WHO guideline (5)	5

Within the legal limit in England (20) · within England’s 2040 target (10) · above the WHO guideline (5)

Particulate matter (PM₁₀): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Particulate matter (PM₁₀)	13.8 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (40)	40
The WHO guideline (15)	15

Within the legal limit in England (40) · within the WHO guideline (15)

Modelled annual mean for 2025, for the 1 km square containing the school. Not a measurement.

Source: DEFRA, Air quality compliance assessment 2025: modelled data and reports (GOV.UK) (CMAQ-Urban model) © Crown copyright, Defra. Open Government Licence v3.0Limits and guideline: The Air Quality Standards Regulations 2010, Schedule 2; WHO global air quality guidelines (2021), Table 0.1; The Environmental Targets (Fine Particulate Matter) (England) Regulations 2023, regulation 4

Building energy rating

Operational rating from actual metered usage (Display Energy Certificate)

Band B · score 33 · 2026

Heating: Natural Gas · 1,046 m²

MHCLG Energy Performance of Buildings register (OGL v3)

Data from:Results: 2024-25Admissions: 2026-27Profile updated: Aug 2026

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Data sourced from DfE GIAS, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

More about Swaffham Meadow Primary SchoolAdmissions rules · key facts · nearby schools

How close did you need to live?

In 2026, everyone who named Swaffham Meadow Primary School was offered a place (DfE). Offers can change from year to year.

Swaffham Meadow Primary School: key facts

How many pupils attend Swaffham Meadow Primary School?

Swaffham Meadow Primary School has 61 pupils on roll.

What are Swaffham Meadow Primary School’s exam results?

In 2024-25, 0% of pupils at the end of primary school (key stage 2) reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Trends and the detail behind each figure are on the Results tab.

What ages does Swaffham Meadow Primary School take?

Swaffham Meadow Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

Swaffham Meadow Primary SchoolEst. 2024

StatePrimaryRoman Catholic

Profile updated · DfE GIASApply by 15 Jan

4 Sporle Road, PE37 7HL

4 Sporle Road, PE37 7HL Website 01760721330

From official sources

Not yet inspected as an academy (opened September 2024)

Predecessor school (Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, URN 147290): Ofsted Inadequate, February 2024 · Its reports

Ages4 - 11

Pupils61

Not yet inspected as an academy (opened September 2024)

Ages4 - 11

Pupils61

Predecessor school (Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, URN 147290): Ofsted Inadequate, February 2024 · Its reports

0% combined

KS2 Expected Standard

2024-25 · cohort of 15

Under-subscribed

Demand

2026-27 · Reception

Pupils (January 2026 census)

38.1% of capacity · DfE capacity survey 2024-25

DfE

Unclaimed profile · the school has not checked or added its own details.

Are you from Swaffham Meadow Primary School? Claim it

Part of a trust · Sapientia Education Trust

Part of — 23 schools across 2 local authorities; 9 of 10 schools with a graded inspection rated Good or Outstanding.

Other schools in this trust:Seething and Mundham Primary School Stradbroke High School Ixworth High School Wymondham College Rockland St Mary Primary School Framingham Earl High School

At a Glance

Places likely available.

3 key facts

InspectionNot yet inspected as an academy (opened September 2024)

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 0% (2024-25)

National avg: 62% · marker

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (Reception, 2026-27)

On the other tabs

Results · KS2 SATs Combined 0% (2024-25)

Source · DfE school performance tables

Money · £10,337 spent per pupil (2024-25)

Total spending per pupil (academy accounts return)

Source · DfE financial benchmarking, 2024-25

School facts · Academy · Primary · 4 - 11

Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

4 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Religion

Roman Catholic

Pupils per year group

~9*

Head Teacher

Mr Darryl James

* Pupils on roll divided by the year groups in the school's age range. This is not a class size.

Where this data comes from

DfE GIASschool register· Aug 2026DfE School Censusabsence & staffingFSAfood hygieneIMD 2025deprivation

See more of Swaffham Meadow Primary School

Free account: full results, full admissions and full inspection detail. Pro adds earlier years.

Create a free account →

Key metrics · Absence 10.8% (2024-25)

Key Metrics

Comparative & Financial

Borough ComparisonAbsence 10.8% — above the average for primary schools in this borough

School Capacity80 pupils on roll — 38.1% of capacity · DfE capacity survey 2024-25

School-specific Context

On DfE lists

School Rebuilding Programme

In the programme, announced in Set 3 - July 2022

Listed under its predecessor, Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School (URN 147290).

Source: DfE list of selected schools, correct as of 1 May 2026 ↗

Key admissions dates · Apply by Fri 15 Jan 2027

Key admissions dates

DeadlineReception application deadline

Friday, 15 January 2027

in 61 days

How to apply via GOV.UK All UK admissions deadlines

Statutory dates set in law (apply to all state schools in England). Confirm exact local windows with your council.

The area · Deprivation decile 3 of 10 (IMD 2025)

Place & Setting

Local Context

AreaSwaffham · Breckland · South West Norfolk · Larger rural

Area deprivation

IMD Decile 3Most deprived

Food hygiene

Planning flood zone (ignores defences)Zone 1

Around the schoolcrime · road safety · green space · road noise · air quality · energy rating

Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileAbove LA average

Crimes per month 39

Norfolk peer median: 11 per month

12-month total470

Top categories

Violent crime

160 (34%)

Anti-social behaviour

89 (19%)

Shoplifting

76 (16%)

and 9 smaller categories

Source: data.police.uk · ½ mile radius · Jul 2025 – Jun 2026 · vs 807 Norfolk schools.

Road Safety Nearby

Recorded collisions within 500m (2021–2025)30

Source: DfT road safety data

Greenspace Nearby

Greenspace sites within 800m13

Nearest site59m

Includes1 public parks, 2 playing fields, 3 play spaces, 1 sports facilities, 3 allotments

Source: OS Open Greenspace

Road Noise

Road noiseLow — 43.8 dB daytime, peaking at 64.3 dB nearby

Source: Defra strategic noise mapping

Air Quality

Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂)	6.7 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (40)	40
The WHO guideline (10)	10

Within the legal limit in England (40) · within the WHO guideline (10)

Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅)	7.9 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (20)	20
England’s 2040 target (10)	10
The WHO guideline (5)	5

Within the legal limit in England (20) · within England’s 2040 target (10) · above the WHO guideline (5)

Particulate matter (PM₁₀): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Particulate matter (PM₁₀)	13.8 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (40)	40
The WHO guideline (15)	15

Within the legal limit in England (40) · within the WHO guideline (15)

Modelled annual mean for 2025, for the 1 km square containing the school. Not a measurement.

Building energy rating

Operational rating from actual metered usage (Display Energy Certificate)

Band B · score 33 · 2026

Heating: Natural Gas · 1,046 m²

MHCLG Energy Performance of Buildings register (OGL v3)

Data from:Results: 2024-25Admissions: 2026-27Profile updated: Aug 2026

Export available on Pro

Spotted something wrong?

Data sourced from DfE GIAS, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

More about Swaffham Meadow Primary SchoolAdmissions rules · key facts · nearby schools

How close did you need to live?

In 2026, everyone who named Swaffham Meadow Primary School was offered a place (DfE). Offers can change from year to year.

Swaffham Meadow Primary School: key facts

How many pupils attend Swaffham Meadow Primary School?

Swaffham Meadow Primary School has 61 pupils on roll.

What are Swaffham Meadow Primary School’s exam results?

In 2024-25, 0% of pupils at the end of primary school (key stage 2) reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Trends and the detail behind each figure are on the Results tab.

What ages does Swaffham Meadow Primary School take?

Swaffham Meadow Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

Swaffham Meadow Primary SchoolEst. 2024

At a Glance

On the other tabs

Key Metrics

Comparative & Financial

School-specific Context

On DfE lists

Key admissions dates

Place & Setting

Local Context

Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileAbove LA average

Road Safety Nearby

Greenspace Nearby

Road Noise

Air Quality

Building energy rating

How close did you need to live?

Swaffham Meadow Primary School: key facts

Swaffham Meadow Primary SchoolEst. 2024

At a Glance

On the other tabs

Key Metrics

Comparative & Financial

School-specific Context

On DfE lists

Key admissions dates

Place & Setting

Local Context

Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileAbove LA average

Road Safety Nearby

Greenspace Nearby

Road Noise

Air Quality

Building energy rating

How close did you need to live?

Swaffham Meadow Primary School: key facts

Contact the school directly

Nearby schools within 5 km

Swaffham Meadow Primary School

Swaffham Meadow Primary SchoolEst. 2024

The answers

Quick summary

At a Glance

On the other tabs

Key Metrics

Comparative & Financial

School-specific Context

On DfE lists

Key admissions dates

Place & Setting

Local Context

Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileAbove LA average

Road Safety Nearby

Greenspace Nearby

Road Noise

Air Quality

Building energy rating

How close did you need to live?

Swaffham Meadow Primary School: key facts

Swaffham Meadow Primary SchoolEst. 2024

The answers

Quick summary

At a Glance

On the other tabs

Key Metrics

Comparative & Financial

School-specific Context

On DfE lists

Key admissions dates

Place & Setting

Local Context

Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileAbove LA average

Road Safety Nearby

Greenspace Nearby

Road Noise

Air Quality

Building energy rating

How close did you need to live?

Swaffham Meadow Primary School: key facts

Contact the school directly

Nearby schools within 5 km

Similar schools nearby