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Fakenham Academy
Goodgraded 09/10/2024Ages 11–18743 pupilsDoes not apply
Fakenham Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Fakenham, within the Norfolk local authority. The school has around 743 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 09/10/2024, Fakenham Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 39.1 and 32% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Fakenham can view Fakenham Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance90.5%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence25.9%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher22.6England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS89%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals23.1%England avg 28.6%
English not first language5.4%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 840.9
Progress 8-0.1
Grade 5+ English & maths35%
Grade 4+ English & maths56%
EBacc entry62%
EBacc average point score3.63
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)C-APS per entry 27.5
Value added+0.23Above average · 95% CI 0.1 to 0.4
Retention90%
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Fakenham
All schools in Fakenham →Duke of Lancaster SchoolRequires Improvement · 0.3 miFakenham Junior SchoolGood · 0.7 miFakenham Infant and Nursery SchoolGood · 1.0 miSculthorpe Church of England Primary AcademyGood · 1.1 miColkirk Church of England Primary AcademyGood · 2.8 mi
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