Fakenham Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Norfolk |
| Address | Field Lane, NR21 9QT |
| School Website | www.fakenhamacademy.org |
| Telephone | 1328862545 |
| URN | 139572 |
School Census
| Total | 777 |
| Girls/Boys | 381/396 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 49.0%/51.0% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 3.6% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 156 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 10.9% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 11/06/2015 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 11/06/2015 | Good |
| 13/03/2013 | Inadequate |
| Inspection Date | 11/06/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 13/03/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Inadequate |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 38.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 31.10% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 44.40% |
| Entering EBacc | 57.80% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.48 |
| Progress 8 | -0.12 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 38.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 22% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 46% |
| Entering EBacc | 27% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.27 |
| Progress 8 | -0.29 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 40% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 57% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.49 |
| Progress 8 | -0.45 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 120 |
| As first preference | 106 |
| As second preference | 12 |
| As third preference | 2 |
| Total Offers Made | 106 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 106 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 154 |
| As first preference | 127 |
| As second preference | 24 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 129 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 127 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 156 |
| As first preference | 131 |
| As second preference | 19 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 134 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 130 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 154 |
| As first preference | 136 |
| As second preference | 15 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 141 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 136 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 158 |
| As first preference | 135 |
| As second preference | 19 |
| As third preference | 4 |
| Total Offers Made | 134 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 134 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 155 |
| As first preference | 128 |
| As second preference | 23 |
| As third preference | 4 |
| Total Offers Made | 132 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 128 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 142 |
| As first preference | 114 |
| As second preference | 24 |
| As third preference | 4 |
| Total Offers Made | 116 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 114 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 158 |
| As first preference | 135 |
| As second preference | 16 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 135 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 135 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 153 |
| As first preference | 132 |
| As second preference | 19 |
| As third preference | 2 |
| Total Offers Made | 132 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 132 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 146 |
| As first preference | 112 |
| As second preference | 21 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 114 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 112 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 133 |
| As first preference | 107 |
| As second preference | 21 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 108 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 107 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 5% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 72% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 17% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 22% |
| no | 78% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| dont know | 5% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 51% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 9% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 80% |
| no | 20% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 92.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 93.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.8% |
Nearby Schools
Duke of Lancaster School
(0.43 mi)
Ofsted Rating: None
Age: 5-16, Gender: Mixed
Address: Highfield Road, , NR21 9DQ