Swanton Morley VC Primary School
Voluntary controlled primary school in Dereham (Norfolk).
Location
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Swanton Morley VC Primary School is a very successful Church of England school dedicated to meeting the needs of all its children. Our aim is for our children to work hard, enjoy themselves and learn through a wide and varied curriculum that provides real life context, clallenges and experiences.
This learning also goes beyond the curriculum; it enables the children to develop into self-confident, well-motivated individuals who have the ability to make really significant and positive contributions to society. As parents you have an essential role in your childs education, working in partnership with the school and supporting its aims and objectives.
At the centre of this partnership is a dialogue between home and school so that there is good communication, not just when there are concerns, but also when there are successes to be celebrated.
Starting at a new school can be a worrying time for both children (whatever their age) and parents; here at Swanton Morley we ensure that settling in is a happy, friendly and seamless process allowing children to quickly find their feet and quickly progress with their learning.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
1 activityiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Swimming
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
- Sing UpRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 121083
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Constituency
- Mid Norfolk
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Governing body (6 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Ruth Robinson Former | Chair of Governors | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Geoffrey Curran | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Sophie Pugh | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Lorna Vyse | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Sasha Lake | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Freddie Marlowe | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Eloise Pitcher | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record