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Fakenham Junior School
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Fakenham Junior School
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- Fakenham NR21 8BN
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is at the heart of the curriculum with effective support for pupils needing help.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils learn an exciting and ambitious curriculum, developing detailed knowledge in many subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Important knowledge in some subjects not precisely identified; work should continue to refine this.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Strong subject knowledge helps teachers quickly address when a pupil does not understand a concept.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective support for pupils who need more guidance to help them read.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite and courteous, and lessons are generally calm.
Support for SEND Pupils: Generally well supported but sometimes activities are too hard or complicated.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and trust adults will help with problems, including online safety.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Effective pastoral support and clear guidance for behaviour management.
Parental Involvement: Opportunities like Fakenham duck race and gardening club involve pupils in the local community.
Extracurricular Activities: Range of trips, clubs, and sporting events available, such as gardening club.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers receive useful training and guidance, ensuring strong subject knowledge.
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About Us
Fakenham Junior School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Norfolk, East of England.
It has 258 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 37% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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D-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 7-11 | 3-7 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.5 | 24.9 | 14.5 |
| Proficient Math | 101 | - | 96 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | - | 99 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 101 | 91 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 93 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 37% | 46.19% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 1% | 3.88% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.6 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 25th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 22nd Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 24th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 23rd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Fakenham Junior School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1