How many pupils attend The Friary School?

The Friary School has 1,255 pupils on roll.

What ages does The Friary School take?

The Friary School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is The Friary School located?

The Friary School is located in Lichfield, WS13 7EW, Staffordshire.

How do I apply to The Friary School?

The Friary 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 close do you need to live to get into The Friary School?

On offer day for 2024-25 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at The Friary School was 0.872 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

What is the largest ethnic background at The Friary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 83.7% of pupils at The Friary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2024-25 (Year 7). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

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The Friary School: key facts

How many pupils attend The Friary School?: The Friary School has 1,255 pupils on roll.
What ages does The Friary School take?: The Friary School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is The Friary School located?: The Friary School is located in Lichfield, WS13 7EW, Staffordshire.
How do I apply to The Friary School?: The Friary 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 close do you need to live to get into The Friary School?: On offer day for 2024-25 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at The Friary School was 0.872 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
What is the largest ethnic background at The Friary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 83.7% of pupils at The Friary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Last distance offered at The Friary School, year by year →

The Friary School: key facts

How many pupils attend The Friary School?: The Friary School has 1,255 pupils on roll.
What ages does The Friary School take?: The Friary School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is The Friary School located?: The Friary School is located in Lichfield, WS13 7EW, Staffordshire.
How do I apply to The Friary School?: The Friary 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 close do you need to live to get into The Friary School?: On offer day for 2024-25 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at The Friary School was 0.872 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
What is the largest ethnic background at The Friary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 83.7% of pupils at The Friary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Henry Chadwick Primary School

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