The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 35% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
35%
-27.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 263
- Capacity
- 73%
- FSM
- 20.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- SYNERGY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Adam Mason (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Queen's Road, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 8BN
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Fakenham Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Fakenham Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Fakenham Junior School?
Fakenham Junior School currently has 263 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Fakenham Junior School take?
Fakenham Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Fakenham Junior School?
Fakenham Junior School is in Fakenham, NR21 8BN, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Fakenham Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Fakenham Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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