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Blackfriars Academy
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Blackfriars Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Staffordshire, West Midlands.
It has 119 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 7 : 1.
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Welcome to Blackfriars Academy, a unique learning environment where each student is respected for who they are as a unique individual. As a team, we strive to deliver a tailored education that removes obstacles to learning and prepares kids for the next phase of their lives. We achieve this in collaboration with parents and carers. About 100 students between the ages of 11 and 16 make up our learning community, which also includes more than 60 staff members. We are all committed to helping students with profound and complex, moderate or severe learning needs, and profound and complex needs reach their full potential, whether that be by earning BTECs and passing GCSEs, being able to use public transportation independently, having the vocabulary to make straightforward decisions, or having better communication skills. We stand out because we offer a superior educational experience for a wide range of requirements in a nurturing and supportive environment where kids thrive in our inclusive setting. The guiding principle that guides all we do at our academy is that students learn best when they feel respected, when their learning hurdles are recognised and addressed, when learning is engaging and creative, and when they are actively involved in their educational process. In order to satisfy the requirements of our students, our team of incredibly dedicated and trained employees collaborates with medical professionals, social service organisations, speech therapists, physiotherapists, and other professionals.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | - | - | - |
| Age range | 11-19 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 7.4 | 9.1 | 17.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.92 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 0.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 30.76% | 32.7% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 45.03% | 45.2% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 18.51% | 24.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.26% | 12.93% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.65% | 17.08% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.01 | 2.81 | 2.96 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 92% | 90.41% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 14 | 134 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 86.11% | 86.28% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 14% | 42.62% | 34.06% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 29.51% | 30.68% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.94% | 10.44% |
| Other education destinations | 79% | 11.19% | 11.12% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.05% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.87% | 2.15% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 26.36% | 29.2% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 42.4% | 43.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 21.23% | 25.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 7.45% | 11.41% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 12.23% | 16.42% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.67 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 92.62% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 18 | 130 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 84.54% | 84.05% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 11% | 40.92% | 33.38% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 31.56% | 31.08% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.83% | 8.48% |
| Other education destinations | 89% | 11.33% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 5.52% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.62% | 2.77% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.93 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 0.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 25.54% | 29.12% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 40.56% | 42.55% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 19.89% | 24.65% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 7.06% | 11.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 11.2% | 15.92% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.6 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 88.9% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 27 | 134 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 73.96% | 73.89% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 38.57% | 28.38% |
| School sixth forms | - | 31.76% | 31.43% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.69% | 9.11% |
| Other education destinations | 81% | 5.63% | 5.91% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.53% | 2.97% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.1% | 2.07% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.54 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 1.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 28.13% | 29.45% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 44.95% | 43.01% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 21.49% | 25.18% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10.92% | 14.63% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.6% | 16.18% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 86% | 91.55% | 85.18% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 21 | 137 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 72.5% | 58.14% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 42.88% | 30.59% |
| School sixth forms | - | 36.33% | 32.04% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.33% | 9.01% |
| Other education destinations | 62% | 3.98% | 5.68% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 7.2% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.78% | 2.46% |
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Holidays 2023/24
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 30th Oct 2023 - 3rd Nov 2023 |
| Winter Holidays | 25th Dec 2023 - 5th Jan 2024 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 12th Feb 2024 - 16th Feb 2024 |
| Spring Holidays | 25th Mar 2024 - 5th Apr 2024 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 27th May 2024 - 31st May 2024 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2024 - 30th Aug 2024 |
Terms Dates 2023/24
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2023 - 29th Oct 2023 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 4th Nov 2023 - 24th Dec 2023 |
| Spring Term | 6th Jan 2024 - 11th Feb 2024 |
| Spring Term-2 | 17th Feb 2024 - 24th Mar 2024 |
| Summer Term | 6th Apr 2024 - 26th May 2024 |
| Summer Term-2 | 1st Jun 2024 - 22nd Jul 2024 |
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