The short version
Average GCSE results. 85% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
43.8
0.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
35%
6.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
24%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.09
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
78%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
6%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 174 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 114 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,333
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 25.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- EASTERN LEARNING ALLIANCE
- Head
- Dr Natalie Paine
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Bexwell Road, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 9LL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Downham Market Academy's Ofsted rating?
Downham Market Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Downham Market Academy?
Downham Market Academy currently has 1,333 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Downham Market Academy take?
Downham Market Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Downham Market Academy?
Downham Market Academy is in Downham Market, PE38 9LL, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Downham Market Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Downham Market Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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