Fakenham Academy

Secondary
Academy
Ages 11 to 18

Ofsted: Good

Field Lane, Fakenham, NR21 9QTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Fakenham Academy is a secondary school in Fakenham for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 453 schools in Norfolk. It ranks 40th of 53 secondary schools in Norfolk. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2015.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 11 June 2015, report published 7 July 2015

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Sixth form provision: Good

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

128 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score40.9

40.9, 5.2 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths35.2%

35.2%, 10.2 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths55.5%

55.5%, 9.3 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc61.7%

61.7%, 21.2 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score3.63

3.63, 0.46 below the England average of 4.09.

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

44 students

Average point score per A level entry27.53

27.53, 7.47 below the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade C-, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

723 pupils on roll, with places for 750

Eligible for free school meals23.1%

23.1%, 3.4 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language5.4%

5.4%, 16.2 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support17.2%

17.2%, 2.4 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4.1%

4.1%, 1.9 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Fakenham Academy

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Alderman Peel High School	8 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 45.4
Litcham School	8 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 41.4
Northgate High School	11 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 41.0
Gresham's School	12 miles	No Ofsted inspection	Attainment 8: 41.6
Dereham Neatherd High School	12 miles	Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good	Attainment 8: 47.4

School details

School type: Academy sponsor led
Sector: Academy
Trust: SAPIENTIA EDUCATION TRUST
Age range: 11 to 18
Gender: Mixed
Sixth form: Yes
Headteacher: Mr Gavin Green
Phone: 01328862545
Website: fakenhamacademy.org (opens in a new tab)
Address: Field Lane, Fakenham, NR21 9QT
Local authority: Norfolk
URN: 139572

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.