The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.1
0.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
38%
3.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
55%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.29
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
86%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 218 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 96 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,235
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 28.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Trust
- THE TWO COUNTIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Craig Patterson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Nursery Avenue, Sandiacre, Nottinghamshire, NG10 5AF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLadycross Infant School
Primary · 831m away
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Primary · 886m away
Cloudside Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · 2.1km away
Brackenfield Special School
Special school · 2.2km away
Fairfield Spencer Academy
Primary · 2.2km away
Wilsthorpe School
Secondary · 2.2km away
OneSchool Global Uk Nottingham Campus
Independent · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Friesland School a selective school?
No. Friesland School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Friesland School's Ofsted rating?
Friesland School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Friesland School?
Friesland School currently has 1,235 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Friesland School take?
Friesland School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Friesland School?
Friesland School is in Sandiacre, NG10 5AF, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Friesland School have a sixth form?
Yes, Friesland School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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