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Schools in Fakenham

Fakenham has 10 schools: 8 primary and 2 secondary or all-through. 80% of the 10 schools with an Ofsted grade are rated Good or better (Strong standard or better under the new report cards). Among secondary schools, Fakenham Academy has the highest Attainment 8 score (41.4 in 2026). Among primary schools, Blenheim Park Academy has the highest share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (90% in 2025).

  • 11 schools
  • 2 secondary
  • 8 primary

Fakenham is in Norfolk local authority. See its school places, applications and offers.

Secondary Schools in Fakenham

Ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE score per pupil. Progress 8 is from the latest year published.

#SchoolOfstedAttainment 8Progress 8Pupils
1 Fakenham Academy Good 41.4 (2026) -0.12 (2024) 723
2 Duke of Lancaster School Needs attention – – 107

Primary Schools in Fakenham

Ranked by the percentage of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Year 6.

#SchoolOfstedMet expected standardPupils
1 Blenheim Park Academy Good 90% (2025) 70
2 Hindringham Church of England Primary School Good 56% (2019) 35
3 All Saints Stibbard Church of England Primary Academy and Nursery Requires Improvement 50% (2025) 208
4 Colkirk Church of England Primary Academy Good 50% (2025) 55
5 Little Snoring Community Primary Academy Good 46% (2025) 65
6 Fakenham Junior School Good 35% (2025) 257
7 Sculthorpe Church of England Primary Academy Good 22% (2024) 61
8 Fakenham Infant and Nursery School Good – 207

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