Friars Academy
Friars Academy is a special or alternative provision school (Academy special converter), ages 11–18, in Wellingborough, NN8, in the North Northamptonshire council area. It has 149 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (15 January 2025): Standards maintained.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Standards maintained — inspected 15 January 2025.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Last graded overall judgement | Outstanding (4 June 2015) |
Read the Ofsted inspection report
Term dates
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School money
Financial status from its latest DfE return: Large reserves. Reserves, spending and the trend over recent years, compared with similar schools: Friars Academy finances.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 149 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 47.7% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 14.1% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 0% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 100% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
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