The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 57.8 vs national 43.8)
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
57.8
14.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
66%
23.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
62%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.12
Band 3Source: 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
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
82%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 195 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 93 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,220
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 18.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Trust
- PRIMITAS LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mr Mark Drury (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Eastern Avenue, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 7EW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChadsmead Primary Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Willows Primary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Maple Hayes Hall School
Independent · 1.4km away
Lichfield Cathedral School
Independent · 1.5km away
Rocklands School
Special school · 1.6km away
Nether Stowe School
Secondary · 1.7km away
Beacon Independent School
Independent · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Friary School a selective school?
No. The Friary School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend The Friary School?
The Friary School currently has 1,220 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Friary School take?
The Friary School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Friary School?
The Friary School is in Lichfield, WS13 7EW, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Friary School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Friary School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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