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Fakenham Infant and Nursery School

North Norfolk, NR21 8HNPrimaryAges 3–7MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Sep 2023
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
51 1st-choice / 51 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Fakenham Infant and Nursery School

Fakenham Infant and Nursery School is a popular choice among local families, with 51 first-preference applications for its 51 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, meaning every family who put it first got a spot. The school was oversubscribed overall, receiving 64 total applications for those 51 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.25. This level of demand suggests a strong local reputation, though no parent-view survey data is available in this dataset to confirm satisfaction rates directly. Headteacher Adam Mason leads a mixed-gender state primary for children aged 3 to 7, with a current roll of 215 pupils against a capacity of 322, so there is some room for growth. The school has a nursery provision on site, which will appeal to families looking for a single setting from the early years through to Key Stage 1.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressNorwich Road, Fakenham, North Norfolk, NR21 8HN
HeadteacherAdam Mason
Local AuthorityNorfolk
Number of Pupils215
Free School Meals (FSM)17.9%
School Capacity215 / 322 (67% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

19 Sept 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 26 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Forest SchoolLibraryGymnasiumArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

AthleticsCricketCross CountryTennisDanceFootball

Clubs & Activities

DramaEco ClubChoirScience ClubFilm Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVision

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Source: fakenhaminfant.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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