Fakenham Infant and Nursery School
Norwich Road, Fakenham, NR21 8HNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Fakenham Infant and Nursery School is a primary school in Fakenham for ages 3 to 7. It is one of the 453 schools in Norfolk. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 19 September 2023, report published 26 November 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 19 September 2023
Pupils benefit from warm relationships with adults. From a young age, they are well supported to recognise and manage their feelings. This makes them feel cared for and safe. Pupils stick to the school rules. Classes run with little disruption, meaning pupils can concentrate on their work. Pupils like the changes that have recently been made to the curriculum. They know adults expect and want them to do well. Pupils are responding positively to these high expectations, especially in reading. The 'outdoor adventurer' programme provides exciting opportunities for pupils of different ages to work together. They enjoy taking part in activities such as pizza making, den building and natural art projects. These opportunities allow pupils to develop resilience and teamwork. Educational trips, such as visits to historical sites and conservation centres, make learning interesting. Pupils appreciate gaining experiences beyond the classroom to deepen their understanding of the world around them. Pupils who sit on the school council are proud to do so. They help to make the school a better place, such as in their work to develop the pond area. The school council ensures that all pupils have a voice. The council regularly gathers the opinions of other pupils to find out their views.
What the school should improve
- Not all adults have had enough specific training to provide high-quality support for pupils who find reading difficult. This means that some pupils do not receive the precise support they need and do not catch up quickly enough. Leaders should ensure that staff receive training to develop their expertise.
- In some foundation subjects, checks on how well pupils are retaining key knowledge over time are not well developed. This means the school does not have a sufficiently accurate picture of how securely pupils are learning the whole curriculum in the detail intended. The school needs to adapt and strengthen And 20 assessment processes in these subjects to identify any gaps in pupils' learning and plan future curriculum adaptions to ensure pupils learn well across the full range of subjects.
Pupil numbers and mix
207 pupils on roll, with places for 322
Schools near Fakenham Infant and Nursery School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fakenham Junior School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 35% met the expected standard |
| Sculthorpe Church of England Primary Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Colkirk Church of England Primary Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Little Snoring Community Primary Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 46% met the expected standard |
| All Saints Stibbard Church of England Primary Academy and Nursery | 3 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 50% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- SYNERGY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Adam Mason
- Phone
- 01328864511
- Address
- Norwich Road, Fakenham, NR21 8HN
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- URN
- 146684
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.