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Swanton Morley VC Primary School
Manns Lane, Swanton Morley, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 4PX, Norfolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
5.2 / 100
Bottom 5%
Better than 5% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
183
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a commitment to quality education, particularly excelling in key stage 2 where 21% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 1% nationally. However, the higher standard achievement is notably low at 0%, and parent satisfaction is moderate, with only 60% of respondents recommending the school.
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Last inspected: 1 October 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 21% | Bottom 1% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (25 responses)
★★★★3.1
My child feels safe
88%
Good range of extra-curricular
84%
Good range of subjects
76%
My child is happy
72%
My child makes good progress
72%
Behaviour is good
64%
School supports development
64%
Progress is communicated
64%
I'd recommend this school
60%
School has high expectations
60%
School keeps me informed
52%
School responds to concerns
32%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.8%
White Other2.2%
Asian Other1.1%
Other1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Mixed Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Location
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52.71429, 0.97750 · NR20 4PX
School details
Local authorityNorfolk
RegionEast of England
URN121083
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Frequently asked questions
What is Swanton Morley VC Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Swanton Morley VC Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 October 2014.
Is Swanton Morley VC Primary School a good school?
Swanton Morley VC Primary School scores 5.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 5% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Swanton Morley VC Primary School?
Based on 25 Ofsted Parent View responses, Swanton Morley VC Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 63% across all parent survey questions.
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