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Fakenham Junior School
Queen's Road, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 8BN, Norfolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
10.0 / 100
Bottom 10%
Better than 10% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
263
Capacity
360
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
73%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 4% nationally. However, there is room for improvement, as no students reached the higher standard in these subjects. Overall, it offers a supportive learning environment, though the LocaleIQ score suggests some challenges compared to other schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 13 September 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 35% | Bottom 5% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.1%
White Other7.6%
Asian Indian1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Asian Other0.4%
Mixed Other0.4%
Black African0.4%
Location
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52.83159, 0.85069 · NR21 8BN
School details
Local authorityNorfolk
RegionEast of England
URN146711
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.fakenhamjunior.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Fakenham Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Fakenham Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 September 2023.
Is Fakenham Junior School a good school?
Fakenham Junior School scores 10.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 10% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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