Duke of Lancaster Academy, a specialist SEND school in Fakenham, was delighted to welcome students, families, staff, transport providers and members of the local community to its recent Macmillan Coffee Afternoon fundraiser. In the lead up to the event, students…
We are incredibly proud to see artwork created by our talented students featured as part of the Active Fakenham Arts Festival. The Arts Festival is a community celebration of creativity that brings together artists, schools, community groups and local residents…
On Tuesday, our Secondary students enjoyed a fantastic visit from Peter Kavanagh, a talented Norfolk-based illustrator who has worked with a range of authors, including Jacqueline Wilson. Throughout the sessions, students learned new illustration techniques, listened to Peter read from…
In July, students received specialist fitness training during a recent visit from a Team GB athlete. Wes Greenidge, a member of the British Judo national squad, led workshops in which students completed a series of fitness circuits, challenging them to…
During the week beginning 29th June 2026, our Secondary Residential at PGL Overstrand provided students with an unforgettable five days and four nights filled with adventure, personal achievement and lasting memories. Throughout the week, students demonstrated incredible resilience, independence and…
Students at Duke of Lancaster in Fakenham were treated to a memorable visit from bestselling children’s author, Sam Copeland, as part of the school’s ongoing commitment to developing a love of reading and writing. Sam, whose books include the hugely…
Students at Duke of Lancaster School in Fakenham were treated to a visit by a Ferrari 12Cilindri, after motoring journalist and car reviewer, Alan Taylor-Jones brought in the car to accompany a talk on future career pathways. Alan, a journalist…
Duke of Lancaster school in Fakenham has received a glowing Ofsted report following a recent inspection, which recognises the “significant progress” made by students in attendance and engagement with learning. Inspectors looked at attendance and behaviour, inclusion, leadership and…
Ten students from Duke of Lancaster recently set off on a school-first, once‑in‑a‑lifetime journey to New York City through social enterprise organisation, Challenges Abroad as part of the schools ongoing commitment to an inclusive and holistic educational offering. During the…
Students from The Duke of Lancaster school in Fakenham have been involved in a series of eggcellent fundraising activities to raise money for a charity ahead of Easter Sunday. The youngsters did so as part of their Duke of Edinburgh…