Fakenham Academy
Academy sponsor led in Fakenham, Norfolk.
School details
| Phase | Secondary |
|---|---|
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Age range | 11 to 18 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Admissions policy | Non-selective |
| Sixth form | Has a sixth form |
| Pupils on roll | 723 (school census 15-01-2026) |
| Capacity | 750 |
| Free school meals | 25.60% |
| Trust or sponsor | SAPIENTIA EDUCATION TRUST |
| Local authority | Norfolk |
| Address | Field Lane, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 9QT |
| Map | View on Google Maps |
| Website | www.fakenhamacademy.org |
| Telephone | 01328862545 |
| URN | 139572 |
Ofsted inspection
Latest ungraded inspection: 9 October 2024, outcome: Standards maintained.
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Ofsted stopped giving single-word overall effectiveness grades in September 2024 and introduced report cards from November 2025. Older grades are shown with their dates and may not reflect the school today.
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Nearby schools
- Alderman Peel High School (secondary school, about 12.1 km)
- Litcham School (all-through school, about 13.5 km)
- Northgate High School (secondary school, about 18.3 km)
- Dereham Neatherd High School (secondary school, about 19.4 km)
- Reepham High School and College (secondary school, about 20.0 km)
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Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. School data: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (downloaded 11 October 2026). Inspection data: Ofsted, state-funded schools inspections and outcomes management information (as at 31 August 2026). Last updated 2026-10-11.