What did Ofsted judge Friars Academy's ungraded inspection to be?

Ofsted judged Friars Academy's ungraded inspection as Standards maintained at its inspection in June 2015 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Friars Academy?

Friars Academy has 149 pupils on roll.

What ages does Friars Academy take?

Friars Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is Friars Academy located?

Friars Academy is located in Wellingborough, NN8 2LA, North Northamptonshire.

How does a child get a place at Friars Academy?

Friars Academy is a special school, so places are not allocated through the normal admissions round. Admission is usually through an EHCP that names the school.

What is the largest ethnic background at Friars Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 76.5% of pupils at Friars Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Friars Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Friars Academy's ungraded inspection to be?: Ofsted judged Friars Academy's ungraded inspection as Standards maintained at its inspection in June 2015 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Friars Academy?: Friars Academy has 149 pupils on roll.
What ages does Friars Academy take?: Friars Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Friars Academy located?: Friars Academy is located in Wellingborough, NN8 2LA, North Northamptonshire.
How does a child get a place at Friars Academy?: Friars Academy is a special school, so places are not allocated through the normal admissions round. Admission is usually through an EHCP that names the school.
What is the largest ethnic background at Friars Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 76.5% of pupils at Friars Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Friars Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Friars Academy's ungraded inspection to be?: Ofsted judged Friars Academy's ungraded inspection as Standards maintained at its inspection in June 2015 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Friars Academy?: Friars Academy has 149 pupils on roll.
What ages does Friars Academy take?: Friars Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Friars Academy located?: Friars Academy is located in Wellingborough, NN8 2LA, North Northamptonshire.
How does a child get a place at Friars Academy?: Friars Academy is a special school, so places are not allocated through the normal admissions round. Admission is usually through an EHCP that names the school.
What is the largest ethnic background at Friars Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 76.5% of pupils at Friars Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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