Fakenham Infant and Nursery School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Fakenham, East of England NR21 8HN · Norfolk
#932 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England
#7790 of 15,697 nationally
About Fakenham Infant and Nursery School
Fakenham Infant and Nursery School is a academy primary located in Fakenham, in the Norfolk local authority of East of England, England. It caters for Ages 3–7. In 2025 it enrolled 207 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 50.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 932nd of 1,872 ranked primary schools in East of England. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (51th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 207; capacity filled 64.3%.
There are 9 schools in Fakenham; Fakenham Infant and Nursery School ranks 3rd of 9 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)20.3%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Fakenham Infant and Nursery School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 207
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 20.3%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 64.3%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Fakenham Infant and Nursery School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Fakenham Junior School
Fakenham · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
257 students · 577 m away
Fakenham Academy
Fakenham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
723 students · 1.5 km away
Sculthorpe Church of England Primary Academy
Fakenham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
61 students · 3.2 km away
Colkirk Church of England Primary Academy
Fakenham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
55 students · 3.5 km away
Little Snoring Community Primary Academy
Fakenham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
65 students · 4.2 km away
All Saints Stibbard Church of England Primary Academy and Nursery
Fakenham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
208 students · 5.6 km away
Walsingham CE VA Primary School
WALSINGHAM · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
30 students · 7.6 km away
Brisley Church of England Primary Academy
Dereham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
67 students · 7.8 km away
Hindringham Church of England Primary School
Fakenham · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
35 students · 8.2 km away
Blenheim Park Academy
Fakenham · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
70 students · 8.7 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in East of England with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Kirby Primary Academy
Frinton-on-Sea · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
207 students
Bury CofE Primary School
Huntingdon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
207 students
Pemberley Academy
Harlow · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
207 students
Long Melford Church of England Primary School
Sudbury · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
207 students
Noak Bridge Primary School
Basildon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
207 students
The Alderton Infant School and Nursery
Loughton · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
207 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Fakenham Infant and Nursery School a good school?
Fakenham Infant and Nursery School has a Success Index (England) of 50.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #932 of 1,872 in East of England. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Fakenham Infant and Nursery School rank in East of England?
Fakenham Infant and Nursery School ranks #932 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England and #7790 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Fakenham Infant and Nursery School?
Fakenham Infant and Nursery School had 207 students in 2025.
Is Fakenham Infant and Nursery School a primary school or a secondary school?
Fakenham Infant and Nursery School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–7. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Fakenham Infant and Nursery School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Fakenham Infant and Nursery School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.