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Friars Academy

Friars Close, Wellingborough, NN8 2LA

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Pupils
143
Ages
11-18
FSM
47.4%
Capacity
154
Ofsted
Outstanding
Jun 2015

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
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Progress 8?
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9-7 Grades
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Basics 9-5
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Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

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About Friars Academy

Friars Academy is a secondary school in Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2015 inspection). The school has around 143 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Friars Close, Wellingborough, NN8 2LA | More schools in North Northamptonshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Friars Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jan 2025 — Standards maintained
  2. Jun 2015 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Friars Academy

What is Friars Academy's Ofsted rating?
Friars Academy received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2015 inspection.
Where is Friars Academy located?
Friars Academy is a secondary school in Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire (NN8 2LA).
How many pupils attend Friars Academy?
Friars Academy has around 143 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Friars Academy with other schools?
View Friars Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in North Northamptonshire.