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 |
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 | 2022-06-22 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 2022-04-26 | School inspection:GoodSchool inspection, PDF - 22 June 2022 |
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 | 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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Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School
Hillcrest, Bexwell Road, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 9ND |
0.18 miles |
|
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 |
|
Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary School
19 Ryston Road, Denver, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 0DP |
1.06 miles |
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Hilgay Riverside Academy
Church Road, Hilgay, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 0JL |
3.18 miles |
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Holy Cross Church of England Primary School
School Road, Runcton Holme, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE33 0EL |
3.37 miles |
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Watlington Community Primary School
Rectory Lane, Watlington, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE33 0HU |
4.58 miles |
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Magdalen Academy
Park Crescent, Magdalen, Magdalen Academy, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE34 3BU |
4.88 miles |
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St Martin At Shouldham Church of England Primary Academy
Lynn Road, Shouldham, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE33 0BU |
4.91 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Orchard Manor School
The Old Rectory, Stow Bardolph, Nr King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE34 3HT |
1.57 miles |