What did Ofsted judge Friesland School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Friesland School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in November 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Friesland School?

Friesland School has 1,120 pupils on roll.

What ages does Friesland School take?

Friesland School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is Friesland School located?

Friesland School is located in Sandiacre, NG10 5AF, Derbyshire.

How do I apply to Friesland School?

Friesland School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How are Year 7 places decided at Friesland School?

When Friesland School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked After Children and all previously Looked After Children, including those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Normal area with sibling — Children living in the normal area served by the school at the time of application and admission who have brothers or sisters attending the school at the time of application and admission; 3. Normal area — Children living in the normal area served by the school at the time of application and admission, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 180 places at this entry point.

What is the largest ethnic background at Friesland School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 83.2% of pupils at Friesland School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Friesland School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked After Children and all previously Looked After Children, including those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Normal area with sibling — Children living in the normal area served by the school at the time of application and admission who have brothers or sisters attending the school at the time of application and admission.
3Normal area — Children living in the normal area served by the school at the time of application and admission.
4Outside normal area with sibling — Children not living in the normal area served by the school but who have brothers or sisters attending the school at the time of application and admission.
5Any other children — Other children whose parents/carers have requested a place.

This appendix supplements the overarching Two Counties Trust admissions policy (not included in this document). Sibling for criteria 2/4 is defined as a brother or sister who will be in Year 7-11 at the time of admission.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Friesland School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Friesland School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Friesland School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in November 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Friesland School?: Friesland School has 1,120 pupils on roll.
What ages does Friesland School take?: Friesland School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Friesland School located?: Friesland School is located in Sandiacre, NG10 5AF, Derbyshire.
How do I apply to Friesland School?: Friesland School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How are Year 7 places decided at Friesland School?: When Friesland School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked After Children and all previously Looked After Children, including those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Normal area with sibling — Children living in the normal area served by the school at the time of application and admission who have brothers or sisters attending the school at the time of application and admission; 3. Normal area — Children living in the normal area served by the school at the time of application and admission, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 180 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at Friesland School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 83.2% of pupils at Friesland School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Friesland School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked After Children and all previously Looked After Children, including those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Normal area with sibling — Children living in the normal area served by the school at the time of application and admission who have brothers or sisters attending the school at the time of application and admission.
3Normal area — Children living in the normal area served by the school at the time of application and admission.
4Outside normal area with sibling — Children not living in the normal area served by the school but who have brothers or sisters attending the school at the time of application and admission.
5Any other children — Other children whose parents/carers have requested a place.

Friesland School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Friesland School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Friesland School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in November 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Friesland School?: Friesland School has 1,120 pupils on roll.
What ages does Friesland School take?: Friesland School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Friesland School located?: Friesland School is located in Sandiacre, NG10 5AF, Derbyshire.
How do I apply to Friesland School?: Friesland School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How are Year 7 places decided at Friesland School?: When Friesland School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked After Children and all previously Looked After Children, including those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Normal area with sibling — Children living in the normal area served by the school at the time of application and admission who have brothers or sisters attending the school at the time of application and admission; 3. Normal area — Children living in the normal area served by the school at the time of application and admission, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 180 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at Friesland School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 83.2% of pupils at Friesland School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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