Friars Academy

A outstanding academy special converter school in North Northamptonshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Friars Academy.

Wellingborough, NN82LA Ofsted: Outstanding Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

100

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 100.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
4 June 2015
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Friars Close
Wellingborough, NN82LA
Phone
1933304950
Website
friarsacademy.org

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
140277
Type
Academy special converter
Phase
Special
Address
Friars Close, Wellingborough, NN8 2LA
Website
http://www.friarsacademy.org
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
BETTER TOGETHER LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
154 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
151
Free School Meals
44.4% (67 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
98.0% (148 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
25.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
10 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
19
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
151 pupils
11-18

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Every child, Every chance, Every day"

Respect Resilience Integrity Kindness Honesty

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from Head of School, Mr J. Budd, describing the school's ethos and aims.

Admissions Criteria

Friars Academy can be admitted only if named by a local authority in the child’s Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Parents should ask their local authority to name Friars Academy in their child’s EHCP. Consultation with the school will be in accordance with all relevant processes, before the Local Authority makes a decision about a placement.

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