Duke of Lancaster School — School in Fakenham

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Duke of Lancaster School

Fakenham, NR21 9DQ

100 Pupils

100 Capacity

5–16 Age Range

38.00% FSM %

86 Boys

14 Girls

About Duke of Lancaster School

Duke of Lancaster School is a mixed-gender Free Schools located in Fakenham, Norfolk, in the East of England region of England for pupils aged 5–16. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 100 pupils on roll. School capacity: 100. Current headteacher: Elizabeth Barneveld.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	Free schools special
Type Group	Free Schools
Phase of Education	Not applicable
Status	Open
Local Authority	Norfolk
Region	East of England
Administrative District	North Norfolk
Parliamentary Constituency	Broadland and Fakenham
Ward	Lancaster North
Urban / Rural	Larger rural: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Religious Character	None
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	EASTERN EDUCATION GROUP TRUST
Opened	01-01-2022
UKPRN	10089693
URN	148859
Data Last Updated	10-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Susan Snowdon	Shared Chair of Local Governing Body - Establishment	28/08/2025	31/08/2028	Appointed by trustees
Ms Suzannah Gales	Shared Governance Professional - Establishment	01/09/2024	—	N/A
Mr Graham Abbott	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	07/03/2025	02/02/2029	Elected by parents
Mr Douglas Cadman	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	07/03/2025	01/04/2030	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Victoria Cunningham	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	17/12/2025	16/12/2029	Elected by parents
Mrs Susan Daley	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	07/03/2025	31/08/2030	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Josie Finch	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	07/03/2025	13/09/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Alexandra Friend	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	07/03/2025	30/01/2030	Appointed by trustees
Mr Roger Inman	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	07/03/2025	31/08/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Neil Kellett	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	07/03/2025	31/08/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Alfred Miti	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	07/03/2025	11/12/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Emilia Newport	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	07/03/2025	02/02/2029	Elected by parents