How many pupils does Fakenham Junior School have?

Fakenham Junior School has 263 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Fakenham Junior School's Ofsted rating?

Fakenham Junior School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 September 2023).

How does Fakenham Junior School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

35% of pupils at Fakenham Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Fakenham Junior School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Fakenham Junior School is part of SYNERGY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Fakenham Junior School?

Fakenham Junior School is located at Queen's Road, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 8BN.

Fakenham Junior School

Queen's Road, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 8BN

Good

Inspected 13 September 2023

Good

Ofsted

35%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

7–11

Ages

263

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Fakenham Junior School

Fakenham Junior School is an academy converter in Fakenham, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 7–11. It has 263 pupils on roll. It is part of SYNERGY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 September 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 35% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 22.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 10.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Norfolk →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 7–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 263 / 360 (73%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 13 September 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

22.2%

Free school meals

10.9%

EAL

1.1%

SEN support

16.0%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

35%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

102

Avg reading score

101

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.5%

Overall absence

10.0%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, 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.

10.5

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.5 vs 2023/24

Pupils per teacher

↑ +3.5 vs 2023/24

7.67

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.2 vs 2023/24

£47,298

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 18% on leadership pay

↓ −£10,787 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

1.9

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -0.1 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.

£5,684

Spend per pupil

£6,027

Income per pupil

56%

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: Queen's Road, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 8BN
Phone: 01328862188
Headteacher: Adam Mason
Website: www.fakenhamjunior.org.uk

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Fakenham Junior School?: Fakenham Junior School is an academy converter in Fakenham, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 7–11.
How many pupils does Fakenham Junior School have?: Fakenham Junior School has 263 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Fakenham Junior School's Ofsted rating?: Fakenham Junior School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 September 2023).
How does Fakenham Junior School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 35% of pupils at Fakenham Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Fakenham Junior School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Fakenham Junior School is part of SYNERGY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Fakenham Junior School?: Fakenham Junior School is located at Queen's Road, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 8BN.

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