How many pupils does Duke of Lancaster School have?

Duke of Lancaster School has 100 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Duke of Lancaster School's Ofsted rating?

Duke of Lancaster School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 March 2024).

How does Duke of Lancaster School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Duke of Lancaster School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 5.3 in 2025/26.

How does Duke of Lancaster School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

0% of pupils at Duke of Lancaster School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Duke of Lancaster School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Duke of Lancaster School is part of EASTERN EDUCATION GROUP TRUST.

Where is Duke of Lancaster School?

Duke of Lancaster School is located at Highfield Road, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 9DQ.

Duke of Lancaster School

Highfield Road, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 9DQ

Requires Improvement

Inspected 5 March 2024

Requires Improvement

Ofsted

5.3

Attainment 8

5–16

Ages

100

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Free schools special

Type

About Duke of Lancaster School

Duke of Lancaster School is a free school special in Fakenham, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 5–16. It has 100 pupils on roll. It is part of EASTERN EDUCATION GROUP TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 March 2024) rated it Requires Improvement. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 5.3 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 41.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Norfolk →
School Type: Free schools special
Age Range: Ages 5–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 100 / 100 (100%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 5 March 2024

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

41.1%

Free school meals

4.7%

EAL

100%

SEN support

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Attendance

20.8%

Overall absence

45.9%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +2.0 vs 2023/24

5.9

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.6 vs 2023/24

26.89

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -1.5 vs 2023/24

£47,561

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 12% on leadership pay

↓ −£1,906 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

5.6% rate

↑ +1 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£27,059

Spend per pupil

£33,614

Income per pupil

41%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Highfield Road, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 9DQ
Phone: 01328800880
Head Teacher: Elizabeth Barneveld
Website: https://easterneducationgroup.ac.uk/send/duke-of-lancaster/

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Duke of Lancaster School?: Duke of Lancaster School is a free school special in Fakenham, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 5–16.
How many pupils does Duke of Lancaster School have?: Duke of Lancaster School has 100 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Duke of Lancaster School's Ofsted rating?: Duke of Lancaster School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 March 2024).
How does Duke of Lancaster School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Duke of Lancaster School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 5.3 in 2025/26.
How does Duke of Lancaster School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 0% of pupils at Duke of Lancaster School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Duke of Lancaster School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Duke of Lancaster School is part of EASTERN EDUCATION GROUP TRUST.
Where is Duke of Lancaster School?: Duke of Lancaster School is located at Highfield Road, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 9DQ.