Downham Market Academy

URN: 145196 • Downham Market PE38 9LL

Overview

Name
Downham Market Academy
URN
145196
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Trust
EASTERN LEARNING ALLIANCE
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
55.1 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Natalie Paine (since 2025)
Telephone
01366389100
Website
Visit
Address
Bexwell Road, Downham Market PE38 9LL

Summary

Downham Market Academy is a mixed secondary school located in Downham Market, Norfolk, with a current enrolment of 1,333 students and a capacity of 1,567. As an academy sponsored by the Eastern Learning Alliance, the school aims to provide a challenging yet accessible education that prepares students to be engaged global citizens. The academy emphasizes high aspirations and expectations for all pupils, fostering an environment where academic success is celebrated.

The school offers a diverse curriculum complemented by an extensive extracurricular programme, allowing students to enhance their learning through various activities and trips. This approach not only helps students develop new skills but also promotes teamwork, communication, and resilience. The academy is committed to inclusivity, equality, and diversity, ensuring that all students feel valued and respected.

Personal development and welfare are key priorities at Downham Market Academy. The school focuses on building positive relationships between staff and students, creating a supportive atmosphere conducive to learning. Through its community ties, the academy encourages students to engage with their local environment while broadening their horizons.

Key details

LA
Norfolk
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
EASTERN LEARNING ALLIANCE
Capacity
1567
Pupils
1333
Boys
650
Girls
683
FSM %
25.80
Open date
2017-11-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-04-27
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Norfolk

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1333 650 683 1567 25.80
2024-09-11 1291 624 667 1567 25.30
2023-09-11 1119 555 564 1567 22.10
2022-09-11 1119 555 564 1567 22.10
2021-09-11 1050 521 529 1567 19.20
2020-09-11 1052 519 533 1567 15.40

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