Duke of Lancaster School Catchment Area
Duke of Lancaster School is a free s special not applicable school in Fakenham, Norfolk , serving pupils aged 5–16, with 100 pupils, and a capacity of 100 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
5–16
Age range
100
Pupils
100
Capacity
100%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2024
Duke of Lancaster School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Duke of Lancaster School is set by Norfolk and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Norfolk before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Norfolk catchment area documents →Duke of Lancaster School — School Information
- Full address
- Highfield Road, Fakenham, NR21 9DQ
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- School type
- Free schools special
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 5–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 38% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 148859
Other Not applicable Schools in Fakenham
If Duke of Lancaster School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Fakenham are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Duke of Lancaster School
Is Duke of Lancaster School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Duke of Lancaster School currently has 100 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 100 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Duke of Lancaster School? ▾
Admission to Duke of Lancaster School is managed by Norfolk. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Duke of Lancaster School cover? ▾
Duke of Lancaster School is a not applicable school in Fakenham, Norfolk, serving pupils aged 5–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Duke of Lancaster School? ▾
Duke of Lancaster School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.