Necton VA Primary School vs Swaffham CofE Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 6.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Necton VA Primary School
Swaffham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
198 students
Swaffham CofE Primary Academy
Swaffham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
215 students
| Measure | Necton VA Primary School Swaffham, East of England | Swaffham CofE Primary Academy Swaffham, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1588 of 1,872 | #1761 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #13280 of 15,697 | #14646 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 198 | 215 |
| Pupils on roll | 198 | 215 |
| Free school meals | 37.4% | 26.3% |
| Capacity filled | 83.9% | 97.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 41% |
| 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 | Swaffham |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.necton.norfolk.sch.uk | www.swaffhamprimary.dneat.org |
The verdict
- •Necton VA Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (24.5 vs 15.4).
- •Necton VA Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (58% vs 41%).
- •Swaffham CofE Primary Academy is the larger school with 215 students compared with 198.
- •Necton VA Primary School is a local authority school while Swaffham CofE 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 Necton VA Primary School better than Swaffham CofE Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Necton VA Primary School ranks higher (24.5 vs 15.4 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 Necton VA Primary School and Swaffham CofE Primary Academy?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Swaffham and Swaffham in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Necton VA Primary School: 198. Swaffham CofE Primary Academy: 215. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Necton VA Primary School and Swaffham CofE Primary Academy rank in East of England?
Necton VA Primary School is 1588th of 1,872 and Swaffham CofE Primary Academy is 1761st of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).