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Duke of Lancaster School

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Duke of Lancaster School

Highfield Road, Fakenham, NR21 9DQ

A Requires improvement-rated special school in Fakenham where 0% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

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Pupils
100
Ages
5-16
FSM
38.0%
Attainment 8
7.1
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Mar 2024

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
27.0%
Writing
0.0%
Maths
0.0%
RWM Combined
0.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
7.1
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
N/A
Basics 9-5
9.1%

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 (%)

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
0.32
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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About Duke of Lancaster School

Duke of Lancaster School is a secondary school in Fakenham, Norfolk. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 7.1. The school has around 100 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Highfield Road, Fakenham, NR21 9DQ | More schools in Norfolk

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Duke of Lancaster School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2024 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Duke of Lancaster School

What is Duke of Lancaster School's Ofsted rating?
Duke of Lancaster School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Duke of Lancaster School's latest exam results?
Duke of Lancaster School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 7.1. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Duke of Lancaster School located?
Duke of Lancaster School is a secondary school in Fakenham, Norfolk (NR21 9DQ).
How many pupils attend Duke of Lancaster School?
Duke of Lancaster School has around 100 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Duke of Lancaster School with other schools?
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