Swanton Abbott Community Primary School
Youngman's Lane, Swanton Abbott, Norwich, NR10 5DZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Swanton Abbott Community Primary School is a primary school in Norwich for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 453 schools in Norfolk. It ranks 47th of 103 primary schools in Norwich. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 5 June 2014, report published 27 June 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 5 May 2023
Pupils comment that they feel safe and happy. Most parents agree. Pupils talk enthusiastically about their school. One pupil described the school as their 'second home'. Pupils are kind to one another. They know that being different sometimes means individuals need help and support. The positive relationships between pupils and staff are clear. The ethos of care also extends to staff expectations. Leaders want all pupils to succeed. Pupils meet these expectations through their attitude to learning and their determination in lessons. Pupils work hard because they are motivated. Behaviour is positive. Pupils say that they can learn without being distracted and that social times are usually calm. They play well as a community. Pupil friendship groups extend beyond their year group. Pupils comment that bullying does not happen often and that when it does, staff respond quickly. The majority of parents also feel confident that bullying is dealt with effectively. The school offers some extra-curricular opportunities, school visits and trips but these have been more limited following the COVID-19 pandemic. Leaders are working to provide more opportunities to develop pupils' leadership and contribution to how the school is run.
What the school should improve
- Governors do not have a sufficiently sharp focus on their strategic role. This is because they have not been trained to fully explore all areas of school effectiveness. As a result, school leaders are not held sufficiently to account. The appropriate authority must ensure that governors receive the relevant training to enable them to fulfil their duties effectively.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
13 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
57 pupils on roll, with places for 102
Schools near Swanton Abbott Community Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millfield Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 46% met the expected standard |
| Worstead Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Buxton Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 48% met the expected standard |
| Colby Primary School | 3 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 75% met the expected standard |
| North Walsham Infant School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Fiona Russell
- Phone
- 01692538246
- Address
- Youngman's Lane, Swanton Abbott, Norwich, NR10 5DZ
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- URN
- 120856
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.