Swanton Morley VC Primary School
Manns Lane, Swanton Morley, Dereham, NR20 4PXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Swanton Morley VC Primary School is a primary school in Dereham for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 453 schools in Norfolk. It ranks 228th of 263 primary schools in Norfolk. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 1 October 2014, report published 21 October 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 10 December 2024
Pupils feel they belong in this warm and friendly school. The school's vision, 'Love your neighbour as yourself', makes a tangible impact on pupils. There are kind and caring relationships between pupils and staff. Pupils feel they are listened to, are safe and know that staff will help them with any worries they have. This is a supportive and nurturing community where everyone gets along well with one another. Pupils respond positively to the expectations that the school sets and behave well. This means pupils move around school in a calm and orderly manner. In class, most pupils display strong attitudes to their learning. Pupils say that their teachers make lessons fun and help them to learn. As a result, most pupils achieve well. Pupils enjoy the many ways in which they contribute to the school. For example, older pupils are proud of the way they help the younger children to practise their reading and how they contribute to Collective Worship by setting up the hall in readiness. Pupils access a range of clubs. These widen their interests and develop new talents, such as archery and playing in a band. They proudly represent their school in inter-school sports competitions. Trips, visits and visitors to the school enrich pupils' academic learning and broaden their horizons.
What the school should improve
- In some instances, pupils do not receive sufficient or clear feedback on how to improve or deepen their understanding. As a result, some pupils do not achieve as highly as they could. The school needs to check that this feedback happens more consistently and effectively so pupils fully achieve the ambitious aims leaders intend.
- The plans in place for staff to support pupils with SEND are not always sufficiently precise. This means that some pupils with SEND do not achieve as well as they should. The school must ensure that support for pupils with SEND meets their needs to help them achieve highly.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
29 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
174 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Swanton Morley VC Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Community Primary School, Beetley | 2 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 28% met the expected standard |
| King's Park Infant School, Dereham | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Dereham Church of England Infant and Nursery Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Bawdeswell Community Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 18% met the expected standard |
| North Elmham Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery | 3 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 33% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Matthew Richards
- Phone
- 01362637219
- Address
- Manns Lane, Swanton Morley, Dereham, NR20 4PX
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- URN
- 121083
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.