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Fakenham Academy

North Norfolk, NR21 9QTSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2024
Progress 8
-0.12
Below average
−20+2
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
100 1st-choice / 103 places
Ranking
#1,813
of 3,141 nationally

About Fakenham Academy

Fakenham Academy was rated Good by Ofsted following its most recent graded inspection in 2015, and an ungraded visit in October 2024 confirmed that standards are being maintained. The school’s Progress 8 score sits at -0.12, meaning pupils leave with slightly lower GCSE results than the national average, though this is broadly in line with the Norfolk local authority average of -0.02. In the North Norfolk district, the school ranks 4th out of 7 secondary schools on this measure, placing it in the bottom half nationally. A more encouraging picture emerges at A-level, where the school’s value-added score of 0.25 is rated Above average, with pupils achieving an average grade of C per entry. The sixth form is a clear strength, and the school’s overall effectiveness in this area was also judged Good by inspectors.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressField Lane, Fakenham, North Norfolk, NR21 9QT
HeadteacherGavin Green
Local AuthorityNorfolk
Number of Pupils743
Free School Meals (FSM)24.8%
School Capacity743 / 750 (99% full)
Sixth FormYes

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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.

Facilities

11
ICT SuiteSixth Form CentreAstro TurfDining HallGymnasiumSwimming PoolTennis CourtsSports HallTheatreMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

18

Sports

GymnasticsFootballNetballRowingAthleticsRoundersRugbyCricketDanceBasketball

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubOrchestraChoirGardeningChessNewspaperBook ClubModel United Nations

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultySevere Learning

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fakenham Academy

Fakenham Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.