Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School vs Sporle Church of England Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 4.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School
Swaffham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
241 students
Sporle Church of England Primary Academy
King's Lynn · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
83 students
| Measure | Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School Swaffham, East of England | Sporle Church of England Primary Academy King's Lynn, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 12 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1823 of 1,872 | #1842 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #15067 of 15,697 | #15196 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 241 | 83 |
| Pupils on roll | 241 | 83 |
| Free school meals | 33.3% | 37.3% |
| Capacity filled | 100.4% | 92.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 38% | 38% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Swaffham | King's Lynn |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.heartwood.norfolk.sch.uk | www.narvalley.dneat.org/ |
The verdict
- •Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (11.8 vs 10.6).
- •Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School is the larger school with 241 students compared with 83.
- •Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School is a local authority school while Sporle Church of England Primary Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School better than Sporle Church of England Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School ranks higher (11.8 vs 10.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School and Sporle Church of England Primary Academy?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Swaffham and King's Lynn in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School: 241. Sporle Church of England Primary Academy: 83. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School and Sporle Church of England Primary Academy rank in East of England?
Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School is 1823rd of 1,872 and Sporle Church of England Primary Academy is 1842nd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).