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Downham Market Academy
Bexwell Road, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 9LL, Norfolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
37.9 / 100
Bottom 38%
Better than 38% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,333
Capacity
1,567
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
85%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 43.8, placing it in the top 62% nationally. While 59% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, there is room for improvement in higher-level attainment, as only 35% reach grade 5 or above. The school supports a significant portion of its students in progressing to university, with 54% continuing their education beyond secondary school.
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Last inspected: 26 April 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 43.8 | Bottom 38% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 59% | Bottom 32% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 35% | Bottom 28% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 24% | Bottom 47% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 20% | Bottom 47% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 54% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 11% | Below avg |
Based on 46 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.3%
White Other5.2%
Mixed Other1.4%
Asian Other0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Black African0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Black Other0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Asian Indian0.1%
Location
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52.60438, 0.38865 · PE38 9LL
School details
Local authorityNorfolk
RegionEast of England
URN145196
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitedma.tela.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Downham Market Academy rated by Ofsted?
Downham Market Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 April 2022.
Is Downham Market Academy a good school?
Downham Market Academy scores 37.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 38% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Downham Market Academy in GCSEs?
Downham Market Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.8. 59% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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