Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School

URN: 121059 • Swaffham PE37 7RF

Overview

Name
Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School
URN
121059
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
53.8 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Rebecca Starman (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01760721357
Website
Visit
Address
White Cross Road, Swaffham PE37 7RF

Summary

Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School, located in Swaffham, Norfolk, is a mixed voluntary controlled primary school with a current enrolment of 249 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 240. The school emphasizes a nurturing environment, guided by Christian values and a commitment to well-being for students, families, and staff. The ethos is rooted in the Danish Hygge approach, promoting warmth, simplicity, and togetherness within the school community.

The school offers a range of educational opportunities, including 15 and 30-hour funded nursery places, and welcomes prospective Reception students for visits and discussions. Heartwood places significant importance on creating a calm and engaging learning environment, utilising natural materials to enhance children's experiences.

Uniform is required, with specific guidelines for different activities such as PE and Forest School. The school encourages parents facing financial difficulties to reach out for support regarding uniform costs. Overall, Heartwood aims to foster a strong sense of community and shared values among its students and families.

Key details

LA
Norfolk
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
240
Pupils
249
Boys
124
Girls
125
FSM %
30.10
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-07-14
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Norfolk

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 249 124 125 240 30.10
2024-09-11 244 122 122 240 37.70
2023-09-11 205 105 100 232 37.60
2022-09-11 205 105 100 232 37.60
2021-09-11 209 115 94 232 31.80
2020-09-11 217 124 93 220 23.70

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