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Downham Market Academy

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Downham Market Academy

Bexwell Road, Downham Market, PE38 9LL

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
1,333
Ages
11-18
FSM
25.8%
Attainment 8
43.8
Ofsted
Good
Apr 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
43.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
13.9%
Basics 9-5
35.3%

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
23.9%
EBacc APS
3.87
EBacc 9-5
14.4%
EBacc 9-4
20.4%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
32.47
A*-A Grades
15.5%
A*-B Grades
42.3%
AAB+ %
4.2%

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 Downham Market Academy

Downham Market Academy is a secondary school in Downham Market, Norfolk. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.8. The school has around 1,333 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Bexwell Road, Downham Market, PE38 9LL | More schools in Norfolk

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Apr 2022 — Good
  2. Apr 2017 — Inadequate (predecessor: Downham Market Academy)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Downham Market Academy

What is Downham Market Academy's Ofsted rating?
Downham Market Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Downham Market Academy's latest exam results?
Downham Market Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.8. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Downham Market Academy located?
Downham Market Academy is a secondary school in Downham Market, Norfolk (PE38 9LL).
How many pupils attend Downham Market Academy?
Downham Market Academy has around 1,333 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Downham Market Academy with other schools?
View Downham Market 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.