Best primary schools in Swaffham (2026)
Swaffham has 3 ranked primary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Swaffham CofE Primary Academy, in the top 94% in England. The average reading, writing & maths here in 2025 was 26%, against 62% for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
| Rank | School | Reading, writing & maths (2023–2025 average) | Reading, writing & maths 2025 | Trend | Higher standard | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Bottom 7% in England |
Swaffham CofE Primary Academy Swaffham · Church of England |
43% | 41% | 0% | Good | |
2 Bottom 1% in England |
Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School Swaffham · Church of England |
21% | 38% | 0% | Good | |
3 Bottom 1% in England |
Swaffham Meadow Primary School Swaffham · Roman Catholic |
0% | 0% | 0% | Inadequate |
Other towns in Norfolk
- Bradwell (Great Yarmouth)
- Dereham
- Gorleston-on-Sea
- Great Yarmouth
- King's Lynn
- Norwich
- Thetford
- Wymondham (South Norfolk)
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What is the best primary school in Swaffham?
On exam results over the last three years, Swaffham CofE Primary Academy is the top-ranked primary school in Swaffham, in the top 94% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.