Is Duke of Lancaster School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 6 May 2026 under its report-card framework and graded four areas at Expected standard and two at Needs attention. Safeguarding was judged Met. The profile sets out the figures behind this.

What are Duke of Lancaster School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Duke of Lancaster School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 5.3 (England: 46.2). 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

What are Duke of Lancaster School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 0% of pupils at Duke of Lancaster School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

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Duke of Lancaster School

Highfield Road, Fakenham, NR21 9DQ

Ofsted: Expected

Independent

Phase

100

Capacity

5-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 6 May 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 6 May 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching: Needs attention
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 5.3 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 0.0% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 0.0% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 14

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 100
Boys: 94 (88%)
Girls: 13 (12%)
Capacity: 100 (107% full)
SEND: 100.0%
FSM Eligible: 40.0%
EAL: 6.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 100.0%
SEN Support: 0.0%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 5.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 17.0
Budget per Pupil: £27,059/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 20.8% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 45.9% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Free schools special
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 92.9%
White Other: 4.0%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.0%
Asian Other: 1.0%
Black African: 1.0%

92.9%

White British

4.0%

White Other

1.0%

Mixed White & Black African

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01328800880

send@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk

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Highfield Road

Fakenham, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 148859
UKPRN: 10089693
Establishment No.: 7011
Trust: EASTERN EDUCATION GROUP TRUST

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