Downham Market Academy

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 18
Ofsted: Good

Bexwell Road, Downham Market, PE38 9LLOpen in maps

Downham Market Academy is a secondary school in Downham Market for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 453 schools in Norfolk. It ranks 37th of 53 secondary schools in Norfolk. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2022.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 26 April 2022, report published 21 June 2022

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Sixth form provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

201 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score43.8

43.8, 2.3 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths35.3%

35.3%, 10.1 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths59.2%

59.2%, 5.6 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc23.9%

23.9%, 16.6 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score3.87

3.87, 0.22 below the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

36 students

Average point score per A level entry32.47

32.47, 2.53 below the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade C+, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,329 pupils on roll, with places for 1,567

Eligible for free school meals26.3%

26.3%, 0.2 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language6.4%

6.4%, 15.2 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support15.4%

15.4%, 0.6 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan5%

5%, 1 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Downham Market Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Iceni Secondary Academy9 milesOfsted judgements: Requires improvement to goodAttainment 8: 39.0
Thomas Clarkson Academy10 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 37.4
The Wisbech Academy10 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
King's Lynn Academy10 milesReport card: Needs attention to expected standardAttainment 8: 39.1
Vista Academy Littleport11 milesReport card: Needs attention to expected standardAttainment 8: 38.8

School details

School type
Academy sponsor led
Sector
Academy
Trust
EASTERN LEARNING ALLIANCE
Age range
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Yes
Headteacher
Dr Natalie Paine
Phone
01366389100
Website
dma.tela.org.uk
Address
Bexwell Road, Downham Market, PE38 9LL
Local authority
Norfolk
URN
145196

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.