The short version
Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2015).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
- 47% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 143
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 47.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Northamptonshire
- Trust
- BETTER TOGETHER LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Jonathan Budd (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Friars Close, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 2LA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWrenn School
Secondary · 405m away
Wellingborough School
Independent · 473m away
Croyland Nursery School & Day Nursery
Nursery · 673m away
Refocus
Independent · 678m away
All Saints CEVA Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 698m away
Croyland Primary School
Primary · 711m away
Park Junior School, Wellingborough
Primary · 802m away
The Avenue Infant School
Primary · 895m away
Questions parents ask
What is Friars Academy's Ofsted rating?
Friars Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Friars Academy?
Friars Academy currently has 143 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Friars Academy take?
Friars Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Friars Academy?
Friars Academy is in Wellingborough, NN8 2LA, in the North Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Friars Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Friars Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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