Swanton Morley VC Primary School

Type Primary / Voluntary controlled school
Age Range 4-11
Religion Church of England
Address Manns Lane
Swanton Morley
Dereham
Norfolk
NR20 4PX
Phone 01362637219
Reference Number 121083

Swanton Morley VC Primary School is performing well, showing effective action to maintain the high standards recognized in its previous inspections. Pupils enjoy a nurturing environment where they feel a strong sense of belonging, and their positive attitudes to learning are evident in their behavior and academic achievements. The school has a clear curriculum that is well-sequenced, and pupils benefit from engaging teaching methods, particularly in reading. However, inconsistencies in feedback and support for SEND pupils need addressing to ensure all students reach their full potential.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 183
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 50.27%
Girls: 49.73%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 20.2%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 6%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 30.5
Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher 27
Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher 34

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 14 13 27
2 16 10 26
3 16 14 30
4 7 8 15
5 15 13 28
6 11 18 29

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 91.8%
White, Other 2.2%
Unclassified 2.2%
Asian, Other 1.1%
White & Black (Caribbean) 0.5%
Indian 0.5%
Mixed, Other 0.5%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
Last Report Date 10 Dec 2024
Date Report
10 Dec 2024 School inspection
28 Nov 2018 Short inspection
01 Oct 2014 Full inspection:
15 Jan 2013 Interim assessment
24 Mar 2010 Full inspection:
18 Sep 2006 Full inspection:
15 Nov 1999 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Pupils feel they belong in a warm and friendly environment.
  • The curriculum is high quality and well sequenced from early years.
  • Reading is prioritized with a consistent teaching approach.
  • Pupils display strong attitudes towards learning and behavior.
  • Staff provide a supportive atmosphere for both pupils and each other.

Areas for Improvement

  • Inconsistent clarity and regularity of feedback to pupils.
  • Support plans for pupils with SEND are sometimes too broad.

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 21%
Pupils meeting a higher standard 0%

Average Scaled Score

Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.

Subject School Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 104
Maths 101

Progress Scores

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Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 2.6
Writing 1.6
Maths 1.7

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Average Scaled Score

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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 3 0
Third Preference 5 0
From another Local Authority 0 0

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