Fakenham Academy Catchment Area
Fakenham Academy is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Fakenham, Norfolk , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 743 pupils, and a capacity of 750 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–18
Age range
743
Pupils
750
Capacity
99%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2015
Fakenham Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Fakenham Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Norfolk. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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 →Fakenham Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Field Lane, Fakenham, NR21 9QT
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 24.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 139572
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Frequently Asked Questions — Fakenham Academy
Is Fakenham Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Fakenham Academy is operating close to its capacity of 750 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Fakenham Academy? ▾
Admission to Fakenham Academy 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 Fakenham Academy cover? ▾
Fakenham Academy is a secondary school in Fakenham, Norfolk, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Fakenham Academy? ▾
Fakenham Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.