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Schools · Ash Close
Schools in the parish of Swaffham
6 schools in the parish of Swaffham, plus 1 nearby, each with its latest Ofsted inspection result.
The figures on this page are for the parish of Swaffham, which includes Ash Close. There are no separate figures for Ash Close. What each figure covers
In the area
6
Nearby (5 km)
1
Pupils in area
1,502
Phases
3
OtherPrimarySecondaryCentre of Ash Close
Schools are placed at the centre of their postcode.
Other
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Nicholson School | Foundation special school | Some aspects not as strong Ungraded inspection, Mar 2025 · Read report | 195 | PE37 7BB |
| OneSchool Global UK - Swaffham Campus | Other independent school | Not yet inspected | 80 | PE37 7XD |
Primary
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School | Voluntary controlled school | Good Graded inspection, Jul 2023 · Read report | 241 | PE37 7RF |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Swaffham | Academy sponsor led | Inadequate Graded inspection, Feb 2024 · Read report | 61 | PE37 7HL |
| Swaffham CofE Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Graded inspection, Jun 2023 · Read report | 215 | PE37 7EA |
Secondary
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Nicholas Hamond Academy | Academy sponsor led | Inclusion: Expected standardAchievement: Needs attentionSafeguarding standards: MetCurriculum and teaching: Needs attentionAttendance and behaviour: Expected standardLeadership and governance: Expected standardPersonal development and wellbeing: Expected standard Report card, Mar 2026 · Read report | 710 | PE37 7DZ |
Nearby schools
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sporle Church of England Primary Academy Primary | Academy sponsor led | Good Graded inspection, Jul 2022 · Read report | 83 | 4.8 km |
Ofsted’s latest inspection for each school. Since September 2024 Ofsted no longer gives schools a single overall grade: newer inspections show area judgements or the 2025 report card grades instead. Open schools from Get Information about Schools (DfE).