Fakenham High School and College is a secondary school in Fakenham, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Fakenham High School and College currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Field Lane, Fakenham, NR21 9QT |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Norfolk |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Matthew Parr-Burman |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 121185 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1524 |
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| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
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| Fakenham Junior School Queen's Road , NR21 8BN | - not rated | 1,199 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fakenham Junior School Queen's Road , NR21 8BN | 3out of 4 | 1,199 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fakenham Infant and Nursery School Norwich Road , NR21 8HN | 3out of 4 | 1,672 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fakenham Infant & Nursery School Norwich Road , NR21 8HN | - not rated | 1,672 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sculthorpe Church of England Primary School Creake Road , Sculthorpe NR21 9NQ | - not rated | 1,904 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fakenham Academy Field Lane , NR21 9QT | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fakenham High School and College Field Lane , NR21 9QT | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke of Lancaster School Highfield Road , NR21 9DQ | 2out of 4 | 560 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.