Fakenham Academy
URN: 139572 • Fakenham NR21 9QT
Overview
- Name
- Fakenham Academy
- URN
- 139572
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- SAPIENTIA EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Gavin Green (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01328862545
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Field Lane, Fakenham NR21 9QT
Summary
Fakenham Academy is a mixed secondary school located in Fakenham, Norfolk, with a current enrolment of 743 pupils and a capacity of 750. As an academy sponsor-led institution, it aims to provide a supportive and inclusive educational environment for all students. The school is committed to fostering a strong sense of community and encourages parental involvement in the educational process.
The curriculum at Fakenham Academy is designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, offering a range of subjects that promote academic achievement and personal development. The school places a strong emphasis on both academic excellence and the well-being of its pupils, ensuring that they receive the necessary support to thrive in their studies.
With approximately 24.80% of students eligible for free school meals, Fakenham Academy is dedicated to addressing the challenges faced by its community. The school actively works to create an environment where all students can succeed, regardless of their background, and prepares them for future opportunities. For more information, parents can visit the school's official website.
The curriculum at Fakenham Academy is designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, offering a range of subjects that promote academic achievement and personal development. The school places a strong emphasis on both academic excellence and the well-being of its pupils, ensuring that they receive the necessary support to thrive in their studies.
With approximately 24.80% of students eligible for free school meals, Fakenham Academy is dedicated to addressing the challenges faced by its community. The school actively works to create an environment where all students can succeed, regardless of their background, and prepares them for future opportunities. For more information, parents can visit the school's official website.
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Key details
- LA
- Norfolk
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- SAPIENTIA EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 750
- Pupils
- 743
- Boys
- 365
- Girls
- 378
- FSM %
- 24.80
- Open date
- 2013-10-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-01-16
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Norfolk
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 743 | 365 | 378 | 750 | 24.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 767 | 384 | 383 | 750 | 24.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 794 | 406 | 388 | 750 | 20.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 794 | 406 | 388 | 750 | 20.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 815 | 411 | 404 | 750 | 17.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 807 | 410 | 397 | 750 | 15.60 |
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