Schools in Swaffham
Swaffham has 6 schools: 4 primary and 2 secondary or all-through. 60% of the 5 schools with an Ofsted grade are rated Good or better (Strong standard or better under the new report cards). Among secondary schools, The Nicholas Hamond Academy has the highest Attainment 8 score (38.4 in 2025). Among primary schools, Necton VA Primary School has the highest share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (58% in 2025).
- 7 schools
- 2 secondary
- 4 primary
Secondary Schools in Swaffham
Ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE score per pupil. Progress 8 is from the latest year published.
| # | School | Ofsted | Attainment 8 | Progress 8 | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Nicholas Hamond Academy | Needs attention | 38.4 (2025) | -0.55 (2024) | 710 |
| 2 | Fred Nicholson School | Good | 0.5 (2019) | -1.55 (2019) | 195 |
Primary Schools in Swaffham
Ranked by the percentage of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Year 6.
| # | School | Ofsted | Met expected standard | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Necton VA Primary School | Expected standard | 58% (2025) | 198 |
| 2 | Swaffham CofE Primary Academy | Good | 41% (2025) | 215 |
| 3 | Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School | Good | 38% (2025) | 241 |
| 4 | Swaffham Meadow Primary School | – | 0% (2025) | 61 |