Duke of Lancaster School
Details
| Age Range | 5-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Free schools special |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Norfolk |
| Address | Highfield Road, NR21 9DQ |
| School Website | https://sendat.academy/dukeoflancaster/ |
| Telephone | 1328800880 |
| URN | 148859 |
School Census
| Total | 75 |
| Girls/Boys | 14/61 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 18.7%/81.3% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 6.7% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 22 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 2.7% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 05/03/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Requires improvement.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 05/03/2024 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 05/03/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 05 March 2024 | School inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 94 |
| Maths | 91 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 13 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0 |
| Reading | 102 |
| Maths | 91 |
| Reading Progress | -3.5 |
| Writing Progress | -9.0 |
| Maths Progress | -10.6 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 61% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 27% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 27% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 15% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 24% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 39% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 3% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 42% |
| strongly disagree | 21% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 3% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| dont know | 3% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 24% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 15% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 58% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 9% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 30% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 6% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 15% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 27% |
| strongly disagree | 24% |
| don't know | 6% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 6% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 82% |
| no | 18% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 92.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1% |
| african ethnic origin | 1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 90.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.3% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
Nearby Schools
Fakenham Junior School
(0.25 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 7-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Queen's Road, , NR21 8BN
Fakenham Academy
(0.43 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 11-18, Gender: Mixed
Address: Field Lane, , NR21 9QT
Fakenham Infant and Nursery School
(0.54 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: Norwich Road, , NR21 8HN