Swanton Abbott Community Primary School
Norwich, NR10 5DZ · Norfolk · primary school
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96th of 281 primary schools in Norfolk we can score, 343 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 3.7/10 against 3,615 of them, against 4.1/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 46.0 · 14 | 40% | 0.55 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 25% | 2.09 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Swanton Abbott Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 46.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. A higher 15.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (3.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 57 pupils against a stated capacity of 102. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific clubs or trips are available this term? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in daily practice?
What Ofsted said about Swanton Abbott Community Primary School
Overview
Swanton Abbott Community Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils feel safe, happy, and motivated to learn. Leaders have prioritised reading, resulting in effective phonics delivery and outcomes in line with the national average. The school fosters positive relationships and a calm learning environment, though some strategic and curricular refinements are required.
Strengths
- Pupils describe the school as their ‘second home’, benefiting from kind peer interactions and strong staff relationships.
- The phonics programme is delivered effectively by trained staff, with regular reading opportunities helping pupils access the curriculum.
- Behaviour is positive, with ‘very little evidence of low-level disruption’ and bullying dealt with quickly when it occurs.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well, with teachers having a ‘thorough understanding’ of individual needs.
- Assessment is used effectively in most subjects to identify knowledge gaps and target interventions.
Areas to improve
- Governors require better training to fulfil their strategic role and hold leaders to account, as current training lacks sufficient focus on school effectiveness.
- Success criteria in some foundation subjects are not explicit, which reduces the precision of interventions for pupils falling behind.
- A small proportion of the most able pupils do not reach their potential, and pupil voice does not yet feature significantly in school life.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with accurate pre-employment checks, clear reporting systems, and prompt action taken on concerns, although governors’ training does not always equip them to act as a ‘critical friend’ to the headteacher.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 47% |
| 2023/24 | 83% |
| 2024/25 | 46% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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