The short version
At capacity.
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
- 40% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 120
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 39.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Trust
- THE SHAW EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Jamie Campbell (Academy Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Priory Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 2TF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBlackfriars School
Special school · Very close
St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy
Primary · Very close
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 473m away
Friarswood Primary School
Primary · 499m away
Co-op Academy Friarswood
Primary · 499m away
Hassell Primary School
Primary · 595m away
Edenhurst Preparatory School
Independent · 711m away
Coppice School
Special school · 751m away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Blackfriars Academy?
Blackfriars Academy currently has 120 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Blackfriars Academy take?
Blackfriars Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
Where is Blackfriars Academy?
Blackfriars Academy is in Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 2TF, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Blackfriars Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Blackfriars Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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