Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School is a voluntary controlled school serving families in Swaffham and the wider Norfolk area. The school is well established within the local education landscape.

The school educates mixed pupils aged 3 to 11. It currently has 249 pupils on roll with space for 240, offering a broad curriculum across all primary year groups.

The most recent Ofsted inspection, published on 13 July 2023, rated the school Good. Inspectors highlighted the overall quality of education and the strong relationships between staff and pupils.