Fakenham Infant and Nursery School
URN: 146684 • Fakenham NR21 8HN
Overview
- Name
- Fakenham Infant and Nursery School
- URN
- 146684
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- SYNERGY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Adam Mason (since 2025) , Acting Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01328864511
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Norwich Road, Fakenham NR21 8HN
Summary
Fakenham Infant and Nursery School, part of the Synergy Multi-Academy Trust, serves the families of Fakenham and surrounding villages. Catering to children aged 2 to 7, the school includes a Nursery unit for children aged 2 to 4 and offers education from Reception to Year 2. The school prides itself on creating a friendly and welcoming environment, fostering strong relationships with parents and the local community.
The curriculum at Fakenham Infant and Nursery School emphasises individualised learning, with class teachers carefully planning to meet each child's needs. The school places a strong focus on outdoor learning, integrating Nursery and Reception classes to enhance the Early Years Foundation Stage experience. This collaborative approach allows for shared resources and a cohesive learning environment.
With a current enrolment of 215 pupils against a capacity of 322, the school maintains a supportive atmosphere, with 17.9% of students eligible for free school meals. Fakenham Infant and Nursery School aims to help each child reach their full potential while promoting values of honesty and respect within a caring community.
The curriculum at Fakenham Infant and Nursery School emphasises individualised learning, with class teachers carefully planning to meet each child's needs. The school places a strong focus on outdoor learning, integrating Nursery and Reception classes to enhance the Early Years Foundation Stage experience. This collaborative approach allows for shared resources and a cohesive learning environment.
With a current enrolment of 215 pupils against a capacity of 322, the school maintains a supportive atmosphere, with 17.9% of students eligible for free school meals. Fakenham Infant and Nursery School aims to help each child reach their full potential while promoting values of honesty and respect within a caring community.
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Key details
- LA
- Norfolk
- Age range
- 3 - 7
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- SYNERGY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 322
- Pupils
- 215
- Boys
- 111
- Girls
- 104
- FSM %
- 17.90
- Open date
- 2019-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-09-20
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Norfolk
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 215 | 111 | 104 | 322 | 17.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 234 | 122 | 112 | 322 | 17.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 256 | 132 | 124 | 322 | 16.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 256 | 132 | 124 | 322 | 16.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 270 | 134 | 136 | 322 | 15.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 280 | 135 | 145 | 322 | 13.90 |
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