Swaffham Prior Church of England Primary School — Primary School in Cambridge

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Swaffham Prior Church of England Primary School

Cambridge, CB25 0LG

95 Pupils

119 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

19.10% FSM %

45 Boys

50 Girls

About Swaffham Prior Church of England Primary School

Swaffham Prior Church of England Primary School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, in the East of England region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Church of England character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 95 pupils on roll. School capacity: 119. Current headteacher: Helen Bartley.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy sponsor led
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Cambridgeshire
Region	East of England
Administrative District	East Cambridgeshire
Parliamentary Constituency	Ely and East Cambridgeshire
Ward	Bottisham
Urban / Rural	Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Church of England
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	THE DIOCESE OF ELY MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Opened	01-09-2018
UKPRN	10080936
URN	146357
Data Last Updated	17-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (9)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Franc Carr	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/09/2025	31/08/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Christopher Goodfellow	Chair of Local Governing Body	28/11/2016	31/08/2025	Foundation/sponsor members
Jessica Shakeshaft	Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School	01/09/2024	—	N/A
Mrs Helen Bartley	Local Governor	01/09/2018	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Dale Burgess	Local Governor	30/11/2023	29/11/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Franc Carr	Local Governor	01/09/2025	31/08/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Brett Davies	Local Governor	01/02/2024	31/01/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Miss Stephanie Killick	Local Governor	17/10/2023	16/10/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Katarzyna Marciniak	Local Governor	01/02/2024	31/01/2028	Appointed by GB/board

Schools Nearby

Swaffham Bulbeck Church of England Primary School

2.09 km • Cambridge

Other

Burwell Village College (Primary)

3.54 km • Cambridge

Other

Bottisham Village College

4.09 km • Cambridge

Other

Bottisham Community Primary School

4.13 km • Cambridge

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Swaffham Prior Church of England Primary School?

Swaffham Prior Church of England Primary School is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire.

How many pupils does Swaffham Prior Church of England Primary School have?

Swaffham Prior Church of England Primary School has 95 pupils, with a capacity of 119.

What is the age range at Swaffham Prior Church of England Primary School?

Swaffham Prior Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.

Is Swaffham Prior Church of England Primary School a faith school?

Yes, Swaffham Prior Church of England Primary School has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at Swaffham Prior Church of England Primary School?

The Headteacher at Swaffham Prior Church of England Primary School is Ms Helen Bartley.

Where is Swaffham Prior Church of England Primary School located?

Swaffham Prior Church of England Primary School is at Station Road, Swaffham Prior, Cambridge, CB25 0LG, in the Cambridgeshire local authority, East of England.

Does Swaffham Prior Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Swaffham Prior Church of England Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Swaffham Prior Church of England Primary School currently open?

Swaffham Prior Church of England Primary School is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Ms Helen Bartley

Station Road, Swaffham Prior, Cambridge, CB25 0LG

01638741529

theswaffhams.demat.org.uk

Location

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Quick Summary

URN 146357

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026