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Fakenham Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 770 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In June 2015 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Sapientia Education Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Wymondham College, City Academy Norwich, Attleborough Academy, Old Buckenham High School and Framingham Earl High School.)
Particular strengths include Representation, Environment, Progress and Disadvantaged pupils. Relative weaknesses include Attainment, Destinations, Admissions and Attendance.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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|---|---|---|
| 7.5 | Alderman Peel High School | |
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| 15.9 | Smithdon High School | |
| 16.2 | Sheringham High School | |
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| 17.9 | Taverham High School | |
| 18.1 | Springwood High School | |
| 18.9 | King's Lynn Academy |
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Environment: Excellent. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite low, while crime is very low.
Progress: Above average. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are poor. Progress at 16-18 is excellent. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Sixth form: About average. Attainment is below average, progress is excellent and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Admissions: Below average. The occupancy rate is quite high and the offer rate is roughly average. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Destinations: Below average. The proportions of students going on to education, training or work at the ages of 16 and 18 are both quite low. Show details
Attainment: Poor. Up to age 16 it is poor, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
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