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The Friary School

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The Friary School

Eastern Avenue, Lichfield, WS13 7EW

A Good-rated secondary school in Lichfield.

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Pupils
1,220
Ages
11-18
FSM
18.7%
Attainment 8
57.8
Ofsted
Good
Mar 2024

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
57.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
28.7%
Basics 9-5
65.7%

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 (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
61.6%
EBacc APS
5.07
EBacc 9-5
40.4%
EBacc 9-4
53.0%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
37.30
A*-A Grades
24.1%
A*-B Grades
57.9%
AAB+ %
19.6%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 90 students entered

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About The Friary School

The Friary School is a secondary school in Lichfield, Staffordshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 57.8. The school has around 1,220 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Eastern Avenue, Lichfield, WS13 7EW | More schools in Staffordshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Friary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2024 — School remains Good
  2. Mar 2014 — Good (predecessor: The Friary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The Friary School

What is The Friary School's Ofsted rating?
The Friary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are The Friary School's latest exam results?
The Friary School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 57.8. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Friary School located?
The Friary School is a secondary school in Lichfield, Staffordshire (WS13 7EW).
How many pupils attend The Friary School?
The Friary School has around 1,220 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Friary School with other schools?
View The Friary School'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 Staffordshire.