Fakenham Academy vs Walsingham CE VA Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 6.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fakenham Academy
Fakenham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
723 students
Walsingham CE VA Primary School
WALSINGHAM · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
30 students
| Measure | Fakenham Academy Fakenham, East of England | Walsingham CE VA Primary School WALSINGHAM, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 2 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #328 of 460 | – |
| National rank | #2683 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 723 | 30 |
| Pupils on roll | 723 | 30 |
| Free school meals | 25.6% | 63.3% |
| Capacity filled | 96.4% | 53.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 35.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 55.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.63 | – |
| A level points per entry | 27.5 | – |
| town | Fakenham | WALSINGHAM |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.fakenhamacademy.org | www.walsingham.norfolk.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Fakenham Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (35.2 vs 2.2).
- •Fakenham Academy is the larger school with 723 students compared with 30.
- •Fakenham Academy is a academy school while Walsingham CE VA Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fakenham Academy better than Walsingham CE VA Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Fakenham Academy ranks higher (35.2 vs 2.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Fakenham Academy and Walsingham CE VA Primary School?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Fakenham and WALSINGHAM in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fakenham Academy: 723. Walsingham CE VA Primary School: 30. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fakenham Academy and Walsingham CE VA Primary School rank in East of England?
Fakenham Academy is 328th of 460 and Walsingham CE VA Primary School is unranked among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).