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Duke of Lancaster School
Fakenham·East of England·Special School
All-throughSpecial SchoolAges 5–16Co-edNone
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Duke of Lancaster School is an all-through special school in Fakenham, East of England. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this special school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Duke of Lancaster School has a Progress 8 score of -3.10 (below the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 7.5, 0% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths.
The school has 100 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 40.0%, 14% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 19.9%.
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Duke of Lancaster School has a Progress 8 score of -3.10, which is below the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 7.5. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
30% met the expected standard in reading and 10% in maths.
Duke of Lancaster School has an overall absence rate of 19.9%. The national average for primary schools is approximately 4.0%.
The teacher turnover rate at Duke of Lancaster School is 40.0%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
Duke of Lancaster School has 100 pupils on roll.
14% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
100% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: May 2026
Duke of Lancaster School was rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted following an inspection in March 2024 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Duke of Lancaster School is due for reinspection this year (2026).
A "Requires Improvement" rating means Ofsted identified areas where the school needs to improve. The school will typically be reinspected within 2 years. Around 12% of schools hold this rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Duke of Lancaster School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
45/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
19/mo
42% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 5.6 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 6.8
Bus Stops
0
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Special school data note
Special schools serve pupils with specific needs and follow adapted curricula. Standard exam metrics like Attainment 8 may not reflect the school's educational quality or the progress pupils actually make.
4.0
Average
/ 10
Data Score
Computed from 14 government data points. Not based on student reviews.
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.