Is Swanton Morley VC Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 11 December 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 36th of 330 primary schools in Norfolk. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Swanton Morley VC Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 21% of pupils at Swanton Morley VC Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Swanton Morley VC Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Swanton Morley VC Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Swanton Morley VC Primary School

Manns Lane, Swanton Morley, Dereham, NR20 4PX

Local ranking36th of 330 primary schools in Norfolk

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 11 December 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 21.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 79.0%
Writing (Expected): 21.0%
Maths (Expected): 66.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 76.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 104.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 101.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 102.0
Cohort Size: 29

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 183
Boys: 90 (52%)
Girls: 84 (48%)
Capacity: 210 (83% full)
SEND: 13.7%
FSM Eligible: 20.2%
EAL: 3.8%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.3%
SEN Support: 10.4%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 21.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 8.5
Budget per Pupil: £6,858/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.0% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 14.5% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary controlled school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 93.8%
White Other: 2.2%
Asian Other: 1.1%
Other: 1.1%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.6%
Mixed Other: 0.6%
Asian Indian: 0.6%

93.8%

White British

2.2%

White Other

1.1%

Asian Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01362637219

head@swantonmorley.norfolk.sch.uk

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Manns Lane

Dereham, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 121083
UKPRN: 10079246
Establishment No.: 3121

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