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Duke of Lancaster School

Free schools special · Fakenham · NR21 9DQ

Ages 5–16 · 107 pupils · Norfolk

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Ofsted

Needs attention

Attainment 8

7.5

Overall absence

19.9%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Needs attention

Inspection date

2026-05-06

  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-3.10
−20+2
Attainment 87.5
English & maths grade 5+0%
English & maths grade 4+0%
EBacc entry0%

EBacc APS: 0.3

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)0%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
Avg scaled score — reading
94.0
Avg scaled score — maths
91.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
91.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence19.9%
Persistent absence (10%+)55.4%
Unauthorised6.9%
Authorised absence
12.9%
Severe absence (50%+)
13.9%
Enrolments in measure
101

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill107%

107 pupils · 100 places

Pupils on roll
107
Boys / girls
94 / 13
School capacity
100
Capacity fill
107 / 100 (107%)
Free school meals
41.1%
FSM pupils
44
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Free schools special

Age range

Ages 5–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: EASTERN EDUCATION GROUP TRUST
Academy trust
EASTERN EDUCATION GROUP TRUST
Sponsor
West Suffolk College
Headteacher
Ms Elizabeth Barneveld

Location

Address
Highfield Road
Postcode
NR21 9DQ
Town
Fakenham
County
Norfolk
Local authority
Norfolk
District
North Norfolk
Constituency
Broadland and Fakenham
Urban/rural
Larger rural: Further from a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed free schools special, Ages 5–16, in Fakenham, Norfolk, 107 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: special school, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 41.1%.

Open schools in Fakenham
11
Academies among open schools in Fakenham
73% (8)
Open schools in NR21
11
Open schools in Norfolk LA
464

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in FakenhamNear NR21

  • Fakenham Academy

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Fakenham · NR21 9QT · Norfolk

    Ages 11–18

    • Att838.4
    • P8-0.1
    • EM5+31%
    • Absence9.5%

    0.3 miles away

  • Fakenham Junior School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Fakenham · NR21 8BN · Norfolk

    Ages 7–11

    • KS259%
    • Absence5.5%
    • FSM22.2%

    0.4 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Ms Elizabeth Barneveld
Telephone
01328800880
Website
https://easterneducationgroup.ac.uk/send/duke-of-lancaster/

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