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Fakenham Academy

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Fakenham Academy

Field Lane, Fakenham, NR21 9QT

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
743
Ages
11-18
FSM
24.8%
Attainment 8
40.8
Ofsted
Good
Jun 2015

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
40.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
9.2%
Basics 9-5
34.4%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
61.7%
EBacc APS
3.63
EBacc 9-5
3.1%
EBacc 9-4
7.0%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
27.53
A*-A Grades
9.5%
A*-B Grades
24.1%
AAB+ %
12.9%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 56 students entered

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About Fakenham Academy

Fakenham Academy is a secondary school in Fakenham, Norfolk. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2015 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 40.8. The school has around 743 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Fakenham Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2024 — Standards maintained
  2. Jun 2015 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Fakenham Academy

What is Fakenham Academy's Ofsted rating?
Fakenham Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2015 inspection.
What are Fakenham Academy's latest exam results?
Fakenham Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 40.8. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Fakenham Academy located?
Fakenham Academy is a secondary school in Fakenham, Norfolk (NR21 9QT).
How many pupils attend Fakenham Academy?
Fakenham Academy has around 743 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Fakenham Academy with other schools?
View Fakenham Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Norfolk.