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Fakenham Academy

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Gavin Green

corporate_fareSAPIENTIA EDUCATION TRUST

location_onFakenham, NR21 9QT

language Visit Website phone 1328862545

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2019

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Students

777

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Attainment 8

40.9

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GCSE Rank

#41 in Norfolk

#2,429 of 3,216 nationally

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Fakenham Academy is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Fakenham, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Fakenham Academy is an academy sponsor led in Fakenham, Norfolk, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of SAPIENTIA EDUCATION TRUST. The school has approximately 743 pupils on roll, of whom 26% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.9, placing the school #41 in Norfolk and #2,429 of 3,216 nationally. 35.20% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 8.0% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 20 A-level subjects. 24.1% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 9.5% at A*–A. A-level value added: +0.23 — students made above-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2019. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 1.0× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 19.2:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 4.8 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

40.9

Grade 5+ E&M

35.20%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)8.0%

Entering EBacc61.70%

EBacc APS3.63

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.12

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

38.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc57.80%

EBacc APS3.48

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.29

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

38.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc27%

EBacc APS3.27

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.45

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc17%

EBacc APS3.49

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc18%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.07

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc25%

EBacc APS3.57

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.16

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc23%

EBacc APS3.65

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment8%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)77%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment9%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)10%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)80%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment9%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)79%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment8%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)78%

Apprenticeships10%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.23

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*0.9%

Achieving A*–A9.5%

Achieving A*–B24.1%

VA Banding Above average

Retention rate90.0%

A-level subjects offered20

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.25

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate86.50%

2023

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate87.80%

2022

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate94.1%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

08 October 2024

Inspection Report

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16 January 2019

Inspection Report

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11 June 2015

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2019-01-16

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2015-06-11

Academy First Section 5 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2013-03-13

None EIF

Inadequate

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Inadequate

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

5.0%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.8%(21 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 743 pupils. During this period, there were 37 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 5.0%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	743	37	5.0%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	743	34	4.6%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	763	51	6.7%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	767	83	10.8%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	770	68	8.8%	8.2%	2
2022/23 (Summer term)	774	91	11.8%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	777	53	6.8%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	790	48	6.1%	5.9%	2
2021/22 (Summer term)	791	93	11.8%	4.7%	3
2021/22 (Spring term)	794	43	5.4%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	804	70	8.7%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	808	24	3.0%	3.6%	2
2020/21 (Spring term)	815	11	1.3%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	826	10	1.2%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	807	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	807	11	1.4%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	815	14	1.7%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	776	14	1.8%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	781	2	0.3%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	790	19	2.4%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	771	12	1.6%	3.4%	2
2017/18 (Spring term)	771	4	0.5%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	777	8	1.0%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	762	5	0.7%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	772	3	0.4%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	768	10	1.3%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 46 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 37 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 17 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 12 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 10 pupils

Physical Disability 6 pupils

Visual Impairment 5 pupils

Hearing Impairment 3 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

86.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

89.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

12.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree40%

agree42%

disagree14%

strongly disagree3%

don't know1%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree35%

agree44%

disagree16%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree36%

agree24%

disagree18%

strongly disagree5%

not applicable17%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes22%

no78%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree42%

agree32%

disagree16%

strongly disagree5%

dont know5%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree50%

agree34%

disagree8%

strongly disagree3%

don't know5%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree47%

agree40%

disagree8%

strongly disagree2%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree43%

agree44%

disagree8%

strongly disagree3%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree44%

agree51%

disagree2%

don't know2%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree57%

agree40%

disagree1%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree40%

agree40%

disagree7%

strongly disagree5%

don't know9%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes80%

no20%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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