Necton VA Primary School
URN: 134043 • Swaffham PE37 8HT
Overview
- Name
- Necton VA Primary School
- URN
- 134043
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Victoria Long (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01760722975
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- School Road, Swaffham PE37 8HT
Summary
Necton VA Primary School, located in the village of Necton, Norfolk, is a mixed voluntary aided primary school with a current enrolment of 228 pupils, slightly below its capacity of 236. The school is closely tied to the local All Saints Church, which plays an integral role in its Christian ethos and community activities. This connection fosters a supportive environment where students can engage in various church services throughout the year.
The curriculum at Necton Primary is designed to meet the statutory requirements of the National Curriculum while providing diverse experiences that promote personal development. The school emphasizes the acquisition of knowledge and skills, ensuring that students are prepared for future challenges. Personal skills such as leadership, resilience, and communication are embedded within the learning culture, helping students to grow into responsible citizens.
In addition to academic learning, Necton Primary prioritises the emotional and social well-being of its students through the Thrive Approach, which incorporates therapeutic strategies to support individual needs. The school boasts excellent facilities, including spacious grounds and an all-weather sports pitch, creating an enriching environment for all learners.
The curriculum at Necton Primary is designed to meet the statutory requirements of the National Curriculum while providing diverse experiences that promote personal development. The school emphasizes the acquisition of knowledge and skills, ensuring that students are prepared for future challenges. Personal skills such as leadership, resilience, and communication are embedded within the learning culture, helping students to grow into responsible citizens.
In addition to academic learning, Necton Primary prioritises the emotional and social well-being of its students through the Thrive Approach, which incorporates therapeutic strategies to support individual needs. The school boasts excellent facilities, including spacious grounds and an all-weather sports pitch, creating an enriching environment for all learners.
Useful links
- Our Governors (governance)
- Google Chrome (other)
- Greenhouse School Websites (other)
- Primary school website design (other)
- Thrive (other)
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Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 228 | 110 | 118 | 236 | 26.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 177 | 90 | 87 | 236 | 25.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 188 | 94 | 94 | 236 | 22.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 188 | 94 | 94 | 210 | 22.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 196 | 104 | 92 | 210 | 16.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 196 | 99 | 97 | 210 | 14.80 |
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