Welcome to Fakenham Academy
Welcome to Fakenham Sixth Form.
Choosing a post 16 provider and qualifications can feel like a daunting task, but at Fakenham Sixth Form we aim to make this decision as easy as possible for you.
We are an experienced post 16 provider and pride ourselves on our values: Kind, Ambitious and Determined.
As a member of the Fakenham Sixth Form community, you will receive a personalised learning experience. We offer a wide range of qualifications including A Levels, Level 3 BTECs and Level 2 courses, all to suit the needs and interests of a wide range of students. You will pick the subjects that ignite curiosity in you, and you will receive excellent teaching in a dynamic and spirited environment.
As a Fakenham Sixth Form student you will receive excellent support and guidance from our specialist Sixth Form Pastoral Support Tutor along with our friendly and approachable staff. You will be given advice to help you make important decisions about your future career and life after Sixth Form. We have a highly qualified team of people who have expertise in a range of areas, meaning you will be well supported and challenged to ensure you excel in all you do with us.
It is important to us that Fakenham Sixth Form students demonstrate kindness within our community, whether this be through the friends you will make, by running charitable events or by contributing to team activities throughout the year.
Throughout your time at Fakenham Sixth Form, you will thrive. You will develop your academic skills, your independence, and be challenged to be the best you can. You will feel proud of who you are and the things you have achieved throughout your time at Sixth Form.
Our current and past students tell us that choosing Fakenham Sixth Form was an excellent decision and we are very confident it will be the right decision for you too. Your experiences at Fakenham Sixth Form will provide you with the skills and confidence needed to take your place in society and you will leave as a well-rounded, happy and successful young person.
Please feel free to come and see us as we would love to show you around. We cannot wait to meet you!
Mrs Laura Marshall-Smith
Head of Sixth Form
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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
Academy sponsor led
Suitable Ages
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
743 Total
No. of Boys
365 (49.1%)
No. of Girls
378 (50.9%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
8.9%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
6.19%
A*/A grades
19.47%
Leavers’ Destinations
Destinations after A-Levels
UK higher education
67%
School
70%
England
Higher Apprenticeships
2%
School
1%
England
Higher education or training
Top 3rd of higher education institutions
...of which Russell Group
...of which Oxford/Cambridge
Courses
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Exciting Updates Ahead!
We're currently gearing up to offer you a full list of our courses. Stay tuned — amazing learning opportunities are on their way very soon. Thank you for your interest and enthusiasm!
Events
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Exciting Events Ahead!
A detailed admissions process on ApplicaaOne is coming soon.
Please see our website for more information on our admissions process.
Admissions Process
Start ApplicationPlanning ahead for school holidays 2025? Below are the Ealing term dates and the half-term dates 2024/25.
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Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays
Open Evening
Oct 1
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Enrichment Activities
Show all activitiesOne of our core values as a Sixth Form is Kindness. Therefore, we encourage all our students to take part in volunteering to give back to the community. This can be done in classes at the Academy or in the wider community such as in charity shops, care homes or youth groups to name a few.
Future Skills lessons are scheduled twice a fortnight. Lessons are designed to support students’ personal development and prepare them for living independently, in the wider world. Our three core themes of ‘health and wellbeing’, ‘relationships’ and ‘living in the wider world’ ensure students prepare for adulthood.
The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) is an independent research task and involves students either writing an extended essay of 5,000 words or creating a product with an accompanying shorter essay of 1,000 words. It is a great qualification to take alongside three A Levels / BTECs. The EPQ allows students to extend their abilities beyond the A-level syllabus and prepare for university, apprenticeships, or their future career. It is worth half an A-level so can be used to earn extra UCAS points for university or simply to allow students to study a topic of their choice.
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About School
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Norfolk |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |