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Secondary schools in and near Swaffham

All 3 secondary schools in Swaffham, and the nearest just outside.

3 schools in Swaffham

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  1. The Nicholas Hamond Academy

    Swaffham, PE37 7DZ · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

    • Ofsted:Needs attention in 2 areas

    Results close to the Swaffham average.

    154 first choices, 154 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1643.7

    Swaffham 43.7England 46.2

    Days missed
    9.2%Swaffham 9.2%
    Pupils
    710
    Pupils per teacher
    17.6
    View school The Nicholas Hamond Academy
  2. Fred Nicholson School

    Swaffham, PE37 7BB · Special · All-through · Ages 3 to 19

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Has a sixth form

    Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    8.9%
    Pupils
    195
    Pupils per teacher
    9.5
    View school Fred Nicholson School
  3. OneSchool Global UK - Swaffham Campus

    Swaffham, PE37 7XD · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 18

    • ISI:Inspected
    • Faith school
    • Has a sixth form

    Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    –Swaffham 9.2%
    Pupils
    80
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school OneSchool Global UK - Swaffham Campus

Just outside Swaffham

The nearest ones, measured from the middle of Swaffham.

  1. Litcham School

    7.0 miles from Swaffham · Academy · All-through · Ages 4 to 16

    • Ofsted:Good

    Results close to the England average, low absence.

    63 first choices, 69 offers made

    Met the standard at 1163%

    England 62%

    Days missed
    8.2%Swaffham 9.2%
    Pupils
    727
    Pupils per teacher
    20.5
    View school Litcham School
  2. Wayland Academy

    7.9 miles from Swaffham · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

    • Ofsted:Good

    Results above the Swaffham average, low absence.

    140 first choices, 137 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1650.2

    Swaffham 43.7England 46.2

    Days missed
    5.6%Swaffham 9.2%
    Pupils
    564
    Pupils per teacher
    17.7
    View school Wayland Academy
Before you apply

Four things worth knowing in Swaffham

  1. Some are faith schools.

    1 of the 3 secondary schools in Swaffham have a religious character. When they're full, they can put families of their faith first, so check each school's rules.

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  2. Apply by 31 October.

    Apply to your council in Year 6 for a Year 7 place. Offers come out on 1 March.

  3. Check how old the Ofsted grade is.

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About these schools

Secondary schools in Swaffham, explained

There are 3 secondary schools in Swaffham, teaching 985 children. 0 are run by the council and 1 are academies or free schools. Among them are 1 special and 1 independent schools.

Pupils in Swaffham scored an average Attainment 8 of 43.7 across their best eight GCSEs, against 46.2 across England.

34.7% of pupils get free school meals. Schools here spend £11,746 a year on each pupil, against £8,120 across England. 24.3% of pupils are persistently absent, missing one day in ten or more, against 18.1% across England.

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Questions

Questions parents ask

How many secondary schools are in Swaffham?
There are 3 secondary schools in Swaffham, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best secondary schools in Swaffham?
The highest-ranked secondary schools in Swaffham on Eduscope are The Nicholas Hamond Academy. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance.
How are secondary schools in Swaffham ranked on Eduscope?
Each state school gets a rank score out of 100. We place each measure as a percentile among state schools of the same phase across England, then weight them. Primary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 30%, pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 30%, pupils reaching the higher standard 10%, persistent absence (lower is better) 20%, average reading and maths scores 10%. Secondary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 25%, Attainment 8 25%, grade 5 or above in English and maths 15%, persistent absence (lower is better) 15%, pupils staying in education or work after GCSEs 10%, A level average points (sixth forms only) 10%. Results are averaged over up to three years, and an Ofsted grade older than five years counts for less. A school needs data for at least 60% of the weights. Special schools, pupil referral units, nurseries, independent schools and 16 to 19 schools aren't ranked, and are listed by Ofsted grade and name. Our methodology page explains more.
What is the average class size in Swaffham secondary schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across secondary schools in Swaffham is 18:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.
How do I choose a secondary school in Swaffham?
When choosing a secondary school in Swaffham, consider Ofsted ratings, GCSE results (Progress 8 and Attainment 8), sixth form provision, and the school's specialisms. You can compare all 3 secondary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, and admissions policy.

Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce data, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Distances are straight-line estimates.

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