Schools in Swaffham
7 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (1)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nicholas Hamond Academy Academy sponsor led | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 11–16 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Primary (4)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Necton VA Primary School Voluntary aided school | Most areas: Strong standard (2026) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School Voluntary controlled school | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Swaffham CofE Primary Academy Academy sponsor led | Good (2023) · previous system | 2–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Swaffham Academy sponsor led | Inadequate (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
Nursery, special & other (2)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Nicholson School Foundation special school | Some aspects not as strong (2025) | 3–19 | — |
| OneSchool Global UK - Swaffham Campus Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 7–18 | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.