How many pupils does Fakenham Academy have?

Fakenham Academy has 743 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Fakenham Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Fakenham Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 41.4 in 2025/26.

Is Fakenham Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Fakenham Academy is part of SAPIENTIA EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is Fakenham Academy?

Fakenham Academy is located at Field Lane, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 9QT.

Fakenham Academy

Field Lane, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 9QT

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

41.4

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

743

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Fakenham Academy

Fakenham Academy is an academy sponsor led in Fakenham, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 743 pupils on roll. It is part of SAPIENTIA EDUCATION TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 41.4 (2025/26). 23.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Norfolk →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 743 / 750 (99%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

23.1%

Free school meals

5.4%

EAL

3.5%

SEN support

15.2%

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.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

41.4

Attainment 8

136 pupils

27.9%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

55.1%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

C-

A-level average grade

31 students

12.9%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

46%

To higher education

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

94%

Sustained destination

81%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

8.5%

Overall absence

25.2%

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.

43.43

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +5.5 vs 2023/24

17.5

Pupils per teacher

↓ -5.1 vs 2023/24

6.33

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -3.8 vs 2023/24

£49,747

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 9% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,883 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

3.79

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -0.2 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.

£7,425

Spend per pupil

£7,783

Income per pupil

58%

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: Field Lane, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 9QT
Phone: 01328862545
Principal: Gavin Green
Website: www.fakenhamacademy.org

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Fakenham Academy?: Fakenham Academy is an academy sponsor led in Fakenham, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Fakenham Academy have?: Fakenham Academy has 743 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Fakenham Academy perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Fakenham Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 41.4 in 2025/26.
Is Fakenham Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Fakenham Academy is part of SAPIENTIA EDUCATION TRUST.
Where is Fakenham Academy?: Fakenham Academy is located at Field Lane, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 9QT.

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