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
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.
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.
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Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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