Fakenham Junior School
Queen's Road, Fakenham, NR21 8BNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Fakenham Junior School is a primary school in Fakenham for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 453 schools in Norfolk. It ranks 232nd of 263 primary schools in Norfolk. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 13 September 2023, report published 12 October 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 13 September 2023
Pupils at Fakenham Junior School strive to 'be the best they can be'. They learn well and are expected to work hard, and they love that adults try to put a smile on their faces every day. The playground is full of activity, with pupils of all ages getting on well. The school is a happy, welcoming place. Pupils know that everyone is different, and these differences are celebrated. This builds a culture of mutual respect and understanding between pupils. Whether being part of the Fakenham duck race or singing at local events, pupils enjoy opportunities to involve themselves in the local community. They attend a range of trips, clubs and sporting events. The gardening club uses the extensive allotment area to grow produce to share with some families and the community. These opportunities allow pupils to make a difference to their school and local community. Pupils feel safe in school. They trust that adults will help them if they have a problem. Pupils know how to stay safe, including when using the internet. Younger pupils know not to share personal information online, while older pupils have a well- developed understanding of how to avoid scams.
What the school should improve
- The school's curriculum has recently undergone change. While teachers are quickly getting to grips with teaching the curriculum in many subjects, in a small number of subjects, the school has not yet precisely identified the most important knowledge pupils need to know and remember. This means new learning does not always build on what pupils already know. The school should ensure that work started is completed so that teachers know exactly what pupils need to learn in each subject.
- There are times when pupils with SEND do not have activities carefully adapted to meet their needs. Teachers do not always have the depth of information about pupils' prior knowledge to help them with these adaptations. This means these pupils do not always learn as well as they could. The school should ensure that teachers receive the information and training they need to help them adapt activities more precisely to meet the needs of pupils with SEND.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
65 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
257 pupils on roll, with places for 360
Schools near Fakenham Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fakenham Infant and Nursery School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| 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 | 4 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 50% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- SYNERGY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Adam Mason
- Phone
- 01328862188
- Address
- Queen's Road, Fakenham, NR21 8BN
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- URN
- 146711
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.