Fakenham Academy
Academy sponsor led · Sixth form
Fakenham, NR21 9QT
Ofsted
No rating
Our ranking
Bottom 16% in England
7 of 7 in North Norfolk
Pupils
723
First preferences per place
0.99
2026/27
Absence
8.5%
2024/25
A level average
C-
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 38.2 | 38.4 | 40.9 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 23% | 31% | 35% | |
| Average English grade | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.4 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.7 | 3.9 | 4.2 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 30% | 39% | 36% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.29 | -0.12 | — |
56% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Alderman Peel High School · 7.5 mi · Good · Bottom 36% in England
- Litcham School · 8.4 mi · Good · Bottom 36% in England
- Northgate High School · 11.3 mi · Good · Bottom 26% in England
- Dereham Neatherd High School · 12.1 mi · Not judged · Bottom 50% in England
- Reepham High School and College · 12.3 mi · Not judged · Bottom 44% in England
- The Nicholas Hamond Academy · 15.4 mi · Report card · Bottom 9% in England
The neighbourhood
Fakenham Academy is in Fakenham (typical home £255,000, crime average).
What is Fakenham Academy's Ofsted rating?
Fakenham Academy does not have a single overall Ofsted grade on record; see the Ofsted report for the latest inspection.
How does Fakenham Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Fakenham Academy is in the bottom 16% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.