Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Swaffham, East of England PE37 7RF · Norfolk
#1823 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England
#15067 of 15,697 nationally
About Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School
Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School is a local authority primary located in Swaffham, in the Norfolk local authority of East of England, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 241 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 11.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 1823rd of 1,872 ranked primary schools in East of England. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (27th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (6th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 241; capacity filled 100.4%.
There are 6 schools in Swaffham; Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School ranks 5th of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)38%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)0%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)33.3%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 241
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 33.3%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 100.4%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 38%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 0%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Swaffham Meadow Primary School
Swaffham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
61 students · 521 m away
The Nicholas Hamond Academy
Swaffham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
710 students · 611 m away
Swaffham CofE Primary Academy
Swaffham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
215 students · 668 m away
OneSchool Global UK - Swaffham Campus
Swaffham · Independent all-through · Ages 7–18
80 students · 1.3 km away
Sporle Church of England Primary Academy
King's Lynn · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
83 students · 4.0 km away
Necton VA Primary School
Swaffham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
198 students · 6.1 km away
Castle Acre Church of England Primary Academy
King's Lynn · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
86 students · 6.8 km away
Ashill Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Thetford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
109 students · 7.8 km away
Narborough Church of England Primary Academy
King's Lynn · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
100 students · 8.5 km away
Gooderstone Church of England Primary Academy
King's Lynn · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
56 students · 8.8 km away
Similar schools
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241 students
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241 students
Maple Tree Primary School
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241 students
Bushey Heath Primary School
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242 students
Harvey Road Primary School
Rickmansworth · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
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Malvern Way Infant and Nursery School
Rickmansworth · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
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Frequently asked questions
Is Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School a good school?
Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School has a Success Index (England) of 11.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1823 of 1,872 in East of England. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School rank in East of England?
Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School ranks #1823 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England and #15067 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School?
Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School had 241 students in 2025.
Is Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School a primary school or a secondary school?
Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.