Downham Market Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Bexwell Road Downham Market Norfolk PE38 9LL |
| Phone | 01366389100 |
| Reference Number | 145196 |
Downham Market Academy has demonstrated considerable improvement since its previous state, gaining a 'Good' rating across all inspection domains in its first inspection under section 5 of the Education Act 2005. Pupils report feeling safe, happy, and well-supported by teachers, who effectively plan lessons that foster enthusiastic participation. The school offers a broad and ambitious curriculum, ensuring that teachers demonstrate strong subject knowledge and provide tailored support, particularly for those with special educational needs. The leadership, backed by the Eastern Learning Alliance Trust, has effectively fostered an environment where positive behaviors are nurtured, and bullying is promptly addressed.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1333 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.76%
Girls: 51.24% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 25.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 19.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 140 | 133 | 273 |
| 8 | 110 | 148 | 258 |
| 9 | 148 | 115 | 263 |
| 10 | 110 | 134 | 244 |
| 11 | 97 | 107 | 204 |
| 12 | 19 | 23 | 42 |
| 13 | 26 | 23 | 49 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 89.3% |
| White, Other | 5.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.4% |
| Asian, Other | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| African | 0.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.1% |
| Unclassified | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 26 Apr 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 26 Apr 2022 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Teachers have strong subject knowledge.
- Leaders have implemented an ambitious and broad curriculum.
- Pupils feel safe, secure, and supported.
- Behaviour is generally good, with effective management of bullying.
- The school has a strong emphasis on reading and provides effective support for pupils who struggle.
- Extra-curricular activities are well-engaged by pupils.
- Careers education meets required standards.
Areas for Improvement
- Some parents feel less informed about school life due to limited communication during the pandemic.
- Students in the sixth form have had limited opportunities to contribute to the school community.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 43.8 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 35.3% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 54.7% |
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:
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 32.52 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 33.75 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 4.2% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 31 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 15 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 1 |
Previous Years
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| > School Sixth Form | |
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| Name | Distance |
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Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School
Hillcrest, Bexwell Road, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 9ND |
0.18 miles |
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Nelson Academy
Nursery Road, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 9PF |
0.59 miles |
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Wimbotsham and Stow Academy
Chapel Lane, Wimbotsham, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE34 3QH |
1.06 miles |
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Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary School
19 Ryston Road, Denver, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 0DP |
1.06 miles |
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Hilgay Riverside Academy
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3.18 miles |
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3.37 miles |
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4.58 miles |
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4.88 miles |
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4.91 miles |
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Orchard Manor School
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1.57 miles |