Downham Market Academy
Academy sponsor led · Sixth form
Downham Market, PE38 9LL
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 32% in England
4 of 8 in King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Pupils
1,329
First preferences per place
0.91
2026/27
Absence
9.0%
2024/25
A level average
C+
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 40.5 | 43.3 | 43.8 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 30% | 43% | 35% | |
| Average English grade | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.4 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.1 | 4.4 | 4.4 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 26% | 46% | 38% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.23 | -0.06 | — |
59% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Iceni Secondary Academy · 9.0 mi · Not judged · Bottom 14% in England
- Thomas Clarkson Academy · 10.1 mi · Good · Bottom 11% in England
- The Wisbech Academy · 10.2 mi · No rating
- Vista Academy Littleport · 10.3 mi · Report card · Bottom 18% in England
- King's Lynn Academy · 10.3 mi · Report card · Bottom 16% in England
- Marshland High School · 10.5 mi · No rating · Bottom 41% in England
The neighbourhood
Downham Market Academy is in Downham Market (typical home £257,000, crime low).
What is Downham Market Academy's Ofsted rating?
Downham Market Academy is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Downham Market Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Downham Market Academy is in the bottom 32% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.