Fakenham Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Field Lane Fakenham Norfolk NR21 9QT |
| Phone | 01328862545 |
| Reference Number | 139572 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 743 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.13%
Girls: 50.87% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 24.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 53 | 56 | 109 |
| 8 | 72 | 57 | 129 |
| 9 | 62 | 73 | 135 |
| 10 | 64 | 74 | 138 |
| 11 | 69 | 59 | 128 |
| 12 | 24 | 36 | 60 |
| 13 | 21 | 20 | 41 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 91.3% |
| White, Other | 3.4% |
| White & Asian | 2% |
| Indian | 0.8% |
| Unclassified | 0.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| African | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 2024-11-14 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 2024-10-08 | School inspectionSchool inspection, PDF - 14 November 2024 |
| 2019-01-16 | Short inspectionShort inspection, PDF - 08 February 2019 |
| 2015-06-11 | Full inspection:GoodFull inspection, PDF - 07 July 2015 |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 40.9 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Fakenham Junior School
Queen's Road, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 8BN |
0.68 miles |
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Fakenham Infant and Nursery School
Norwich Road, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 8HN |
0.95 miles |
|
Sculthorpe Church of England Primary Academy
Creake Road, Sculthorpe, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 9NQ |
1.08 miles |
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Little Snoring Community Primary Academy
Thursford Road, Little Snoring, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 0JN |
2.77 miles |
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Colkirk Church of England Primary Academy
School Road, Colkirk, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 7NW |
2.78 miles |
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Walsingham CE VA Primary School
Wells Road, Walsingham, Norfolk, NR22 6DU |
4.18 miles |
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All Saints Stibbard Church of England Primary Academy and Nursery
Fulmodeston Road, Stibbard, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 0LT |
4.31 miles |
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Blenheim Park Academy
Lancaster Road, Sculthorpe, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 7PX |
4.63 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Duke of Lancaster School
Highfield Road, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 9DQ |
0.32 miles |
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Ortus Education Ltd - West Raynham School
1854 Hollow Lane, West Raynham, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 7HH |
4.38 miles |