Fakenham Infant and Nursery School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Norwich Road Fakenham Norfolk NR21 8HN |
| Reference Number | 146684 |
Fakenham Infant and Nursery School has demonstrated a solid overall performance, achieving a 'Good' rating in all key areas including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. With its first inspection since becoming part of the Synergy Multi-Academy Trust, the school benefits from supportive leadership and a clear commitment to high expectations for its pupils. The nurturing environment fosters positive relationships, enabling students to feel safe and valued as they engage in learning activities that extend beyond the classroom.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 215 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.63%
Girls: 48.37% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 17.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 9.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33 | 22 | 55 |
| 2 | 30 | 28 | 58 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 87% |
| White, Other | 8.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.4% |
| African | 0.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 19 Sep 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 19 Sep 2023 | School inspection: |
| 05 Apr 2019 | Academy conversion letter |
| 04 Jun 2015 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Fakenham Infant & Nursery School | |
| 04 Jun 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Apr 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 02 Apr 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 21 Nov 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 21 Nov 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 06 Jun 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Jun 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Jun 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Jun 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Oct 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Oct 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Apr 2001 | Full inspection |
| 30 Apr 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from warm relationships with adults.
- Curriculum is well designed and builds on prior knowledge.
- Strong phonics teaching supports most pupils in becoming fluent readers.
- Pupils have opportunities for hands-on learning through educational trips and outdoor programs.
- Pupils feel safe, cared for, and proud of their roles in school council.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent training for staff in supporting pupils with reading difficulties.
- Lack of accurate monitoring of knowledge retention in some foundation subjects.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 11 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 2 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Fakenham Junior School
Queen's Road, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 8BN |
0.36 miles |
|
Sculthorpe Church of England Primary Academy
Creake Road, Sculthorpe, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 9NQ |
1.99 miles |
|
Colkirk Church of England Primary Academy
School Road, Colkirk, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 7NW |
2.15 miles |
|
Little Snoring Community Primary Academy
Thursford Road, Little Snoring, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 0JN |
2.6 miles |
|
All Saints Stibbard Church of England Primary Academy and Nursery
Fulmodeston Road, Stibbard, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 0LT |
3.5 miles |
|
Walsingham CE VA Primary School
Wells Road, Walsingham, Norfolk, NR22 6DU |
4.75 miles |
|
Brisley Church of England Primary Academy
School Road, Brisley, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 5LH |
4.87 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Duke of Lancaster School
Highfield Road, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 9DQ |
0.65 miles |
|
Fakenham Academy
Field Lane, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 9QT |
0.95 miles |
|
Ortus Education Ltd - West Raynham School
1854 Hollow Lane, West Raynham, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 7HH |
4.3 miles |