Ofsted
Inadequate
Inspected 2024
Expected Standard
0%
Age Range
4-11
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Swaffham is a Academy sponsor led primary school in Swaffham, serving ages 4-11. Currently rated Inadequate by Ofsted. Ranks in the top 100% of primary schools nationally.
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Swaffham is an academy sponsor led in Swaffham, Norfolk, admitting pupils aged 4-11. The school has approximately 89 pupils on roll, of whom 38% are eligible for free school meals.
Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Inadequate. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Inadequate, behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement, personal development Good, and leadership and management Requires improvement.
The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 15.3:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.
In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 24.4 per 1,000 pupils per term.
R/W/M Expected Standard
0%
Read SS
98
Maths SS
94
GPS SS
97
Progress (0 = national avg)
-
Read
-
Write
-
Maths
R/W/M Expected Standard
-%
Read SS
-
Maths SS
-
GPS SS
-
Progress (0 = national avg)
-
Read
-
Write
-
Maths
Inspection Report
Other highly-ranked schools in the same local authority
location_on Wymondham, NR18 0HL
location_on Norwich, NR12 9PS
location_on Norwich, NR1 1DJ
location_on Wisbech, PE14 8EY
location_on King's Lynn, PE30 3PT
location_on Great Yarmouth, NR31 6LZ
Data sources: School information from GIAS (DfE). Ofsted inspection data from Ofsted. Performance data from DfE Performance Tables. Parent View data from Ofsted Parent View. Census data from DfE Explore Education Statistics. Rankings are computed by SchoolsInfo.uk using public DfE data. Data updated annually. Last refresh: March 2026. How we calculate rankings →
Disclaimer: The information on this page is provided for general reference purposes only and is sourced from publicly available government datasets. SchoolsInfo.uk is an independent website and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of any school, local authority, Ofsted, or the Department for Education. Data may not reflect the current position of the school — always verify directly with the school or the relevant official body before making any decisions. School performance data relates to historical cohorts and may not be representative of current or future results. Rankings and composite scores are compiled by SchoolsInfo.uk and do not constitute an official government assessment. Nothing on this page constitutes professional advice.