Fakenham Junior School
URN: 146711 • Fakenham NR21 8BN
Overview
- Name
- Fakenham Junior School
- URN
- 146711
- 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
- 63.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Adam Mason (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01328862188
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Queen's Road, Fakenham NR21 8BN
Summary
      Fakenham Junior School is a mixed primary academy located in Fakenham, Norfolk, with a current enrolment of 263 pupils and a capacity for 360. The school aims to provide a supportive and inclusive learning environment, fostering the academic and personal development of each child. With a focus on high-quality teaching and a broad curriculum, Fakenham Junior School encourages students to engage actively in their education.
The school has a significant proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals, currently at 20.5%, which reflects its commitment to supporting all families within the community. Fakenham Junior School prioritises the well-being of its students, offering various support services to ensure that every child can thrive both academically and socially.
Community engagement is an essential aspect of Fakenham Junior School's ethos, as it seeks to involve parents and local organisations in the educational process. The school’s website provides further information about its curriculum, values, and initiatives, helping parents stay informed and connected.
      The school has a significant proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals, currently at 20.5%, which reflects its commitment to supporting all families within the community. Fakenham Junior School prioritises the well-being of its students, offering various support services to ensure that every child can thrive both academically and socially.
Community engagement is an essential aspect of Fakenham Junior School's ethos, as it seeks to involve parents and local organisations in the educational process. The school’s website provides further information about its curriculum, values, and initiatives, helping parents stay informed and connected.
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Key details
- LA
- Norfolk
- Age range
- 7 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- SYNERGY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 360
- Pupils
- 263
- Boys
- 127
- Girls
- 136
- FSM %
- 20.50
- Open date
- 2019-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-09-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Norfolk
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 263 | 127 | 136 | 360 | 20.50 | 
| 2024-09-11 | 258 | 120 | 138 | 360 | 23.30 | 
| 2023-09-11 | 300 | 144 | 156 | 360 | 21.00 | 
| 2022-09-11 | 300 | 144 | 156 | 360 | 21.00 | 
| 2021-09-11 | 315 | 167 | 148 | 360 | 17.10 | 
| 2020-09-11 | 334 | 184 | 150 | 360 | 14.70 | 
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