Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Swaffham
Contact details for the school

School Name: Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Swaffham
Address: 4 Sporle Road
Town/City: Swaffham
County: Norfolk
Postcode: PE37 7HL
Country: United Kingdom
 Telephone Number: 01760 721330
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2024
Trust: St John The Baptist Catholic Multi Academy Trust
Sponsor: St John The Baptist Catholic Multi Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Darryl James
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 61 (44% boys & 56% girls)
Enrollment: 29% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 32.8%

Location and administration

URN: 151217
DfE Number: 926/2270
UKPRN: 10096059
UPRN: 10094468754
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Breckland (E07000143)
Constituency: South West Norfolk (E14001497)
Electoral Ward: Swaffham (E05010256)

Easting & Northing: 582138E, 309108N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 38' 59.1" N 0° 41' 28.14" E
Plus Code: 9F42JMXR+VF

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School (0.5km)
  2. OneSchool Global UK - Swaffham Campus (0.9km)
  3. Fred Nicholson School (0.9km)
  4. The Nicholas Hamond Academy (1.1km)
  5. Swaffham CofE Primary Academy (1.2km)
  6. Sporle Church of England Primary Academy (3.7km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Helen Bates - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Rebecca Blakeway-Long - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 September 2024.
  • Canon Mark Hackeson - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 April 2026.
  • Mr Darryl James - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Hayley Lawes - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 October 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 14 October 2029.
  • Julie O'Connor - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Kate Pereira - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Rhiannon Price - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 January 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Lt Col Phillip Richardson - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Sister Frances Ridler - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 April 2026.
  • Megan Staurt - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 November 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 16 November 2029.
  • Andy Stone - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Rachel Swindell - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Rebecca Whitley - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 October 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2025.