What does the admissions demand data show for Fakenham Academy?

Fakenham Academy recorded 134 first-choice applications and 135 offers made on national offer day for 2026/27. That is 1.0 first-choice applications per offer made. This is a historic demand signal, not an individual admission probability or a catchment boundary. Admission criteria, address, preferences and the applicant cohort also matter.

Does Fakenham Academy offer SEND support?

DfE data for Fakenham Academy lists these SEND need or provision categories: Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, and 4 more categories. This does not guarantee a particular place or service. Contact the school's SENCO for its current provision.

What are Fakenham Academy's exam results?

Fakenham Academy's published exam results include: Average A-Level grade: C- (2024/25); 35% achieved grade 5+ in English and Maths GCSE; Attainment 8 score of 40.9. Check the result year before comparing schools.

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Fakenham Academy

North Norfolk, NR21 9QTSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState

Ofsted Rating

Good

Oct 2024

Progress 8

No data

First choices / offers

1.0×

First choices did not exceed offers made

134 1st-choice / 135 offers made

Ranking

#1,813

of 3,141 nationally

About Fakenham Academy

Fakenham Academy is a state-funded secondary school in North Norfolk, East of England, for pupils aged 11 to 18 for boys and girls. DfE data records 723 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 750.

The latest recorded Ofsted overall judgement is Good (9 Oct 2024). The published Attainment 8 score was 40.9 for 2024/25. The published A-level average grade was C- for 2024/25. Admissions data records 134 first-preference applications and 135 offers made on national offer day for 2026/27.

Figures can refer to different reporting periods. Check the date and source shown beside each section. How Classpot uses published data.

Key Details

School Type	Secondary (State)
Age Range	11 to 18 years
Gender	Mixed
Address	Field Lane, Fakenham, North Norfolk, NR21 9QT
Headteacher	Mr Gavin Green
Local Authority	Norfolk
Number of Pupils	723
Free School Meals (FSM)	23.1%
School Capacity	723 / 750 (96% full)
Sixth Form	Yes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

9 Oct 2024

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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Leadership & Management

Good

Sixth Form Provision

Good

Latest monitoring visit (9 Oct 2024): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 7 Jul 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Published SEND Data

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultySevere Learning

Source: Department for Education. Confirm current provision with the school's SENCO.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fakenham Academy

Fakenham Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This is the overall judgement recorded under the inspection framework in use on the inspection date. Read the report and date before comparing it with newer inspections.

How to use this information

Results: Published results describe a past pupil cohort. Compare the same measure and reporting year; attainment and progress measure different things. Understanding secondary results.
Inspection: Read the inspection date and full report alongside the headline judgement. Schools inspected under different frameworks cannot be compared using a headline grade alone. Understanding Ofsted inspections.
Admissions: Applications and places describe past demand, not your child’s chance of an offer. Check the entry year and current admission criteria, including any priority groups. School admissions timeline.

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Fakenham Academy

North Norfolk, NR21 9QTSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState

Ofsted Rating

Good

Oct 2024

Progress 8

No data

First choices / offers

1.0×

First choices did not exceed offers made

134 1st-choice / 135 offers made

Ranking

#1,813

of 3,141 nationally

About Fakenham Academy

Figures can refer to different reporting periods. Check the date and source shown beside each section. How Classpot uses published data.

Key Details

School Type	Secondary (State)
Age Range	11 to 18 years
Gender	Mixed
Address	Field Lane, Fakenham, North Norfolk, NR21 9QT
Headteacher	Mr Gavin Green
Local Authority	Norfolk
Number of Pupils	723
Free School Meals (FSM)	23.1%
School Capacity	723 / 750 (96% full)
Sixth Form	Yes

The full report on this school

What 87 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

Ofsted inspection in plain English
Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
Parent View survey results
What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
Where Ofsted and parents disagree
Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
Admissions & catchment
Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
Nearby schools compared
Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
Attendance & behaviour data
Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national

See an example

One-off paymentNo subscriptionStripe checkout

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

9 Oct 2024

View Report

Overall Effectiveness

Good

Leadership & Management

Good

Sixth Form Provision

Good

Latest monitoring visit (9 Oct 2024): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 7 Jul 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Published SEND Data

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultySevere Learning

Source: Department for Education. Confirm current provision with the school's SENCO.

Was this page helpful?

Frequently Asked Questions About Fakenham Academy

How to use this information

Results: Published results describe a past pupil cohort. Compare the same measure and reporting year; attainment and progress measure different things. Understanding secondary results.
Inspection: Read the inspection date and full report alongside the headline judgement. Schools inspected under different frameworks cannot be compared using a headline grade alone. Understanding Ofsted inspections.
Admissions: Applications and places describe past demand, not your child’s chance of an offer. Check the entry year and current admission criteria, including any priority groups. School admissions timeline.

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Fakenham Academy

About Fakenham Academy

Key Details

The full report on this school

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

Published SEND Data

Frequently Asked Questions About Fakenham Academy

Helpful Guides for Parents

Ofsted Ratings Explained

Understanding Progress 8

SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide

School Admissions Timeline

How to use this information

Fakenham Academy

About Fakenham Academy

Key Details

The full report on this school

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

Published SEND Data

Frequently Asked Questions About Fakenham Academy

Helpful Guides for Parents

Ofsted Ratings Explained

Understanding Progress 8

SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide

School Admissions Timeline

How to use this information

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Fakenham Academy

About Fakenham Academy

Key Details

The full report on this school

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

Published SEND Data

Frequently Asked Questions About Fakenham Academy

Helpful Guides for Parents

Ofsted Ratings Explained

Understanding Progress 8

SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide

School Admissions Timeline

How to use this information

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Fakenham Academy

About Fakenham Academy

Key Details

The full report on this school

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

Published SEND Data

Frequently Asked Questions About Fakenham Academy

Helpful Guides for Parents

Ofsted Ratings Explained

Understanding Progress 8

SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide

School Admissions Timeline

How to use this information