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Blackfriars Academy
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Blackfriars Academy
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- Newcastle-under-Lyme ST5 2TF
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| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Students make substantial and sustained progress
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils feel safe and enjoy school
Qualifications and Training: Staff gain additional qualifications and explore research areas
Current Educational Practices: Wide range of training events, ongoing development
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching quality is impressive, but more work needed on questioning
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can attend workshops on e-safety
Communication: Fabulous communication, great transition
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are highly supportive, feel pupils are happy and safe
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders are approachable and handle concerns proactively
Actions for Quality Improvement: Improvement plans adapt to recent assessment information
Managing Bullying and Safety: Safeguarding is effective; staff know signs of abuse
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff create a culture of safety and welfare
Extracurricular Offerings: Many creative and engaging practices
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Staff support pupils to balance learning and activities
Managing and Supporting SEND: School meets individual needs of every pupil
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Blackfriars Academy is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Staffordshire, West Midlands.
It has 118 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 8 : 1.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
A
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-19 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 8.6 | - | 17.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 0% | 98% | 33% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | 10.60% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
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 | -1.71 | 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% | 26.68% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 41.8% | 43.07% |
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% | 18.48% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 7.11% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 11.04% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.02 | 2.66 | 2.83 |
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% | 92.05% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 24 | 134 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 82.6% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 13% | 40.22% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 28.73% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 3.1% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 88% | 10.63% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 4.33% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 5.06% | 3.59% |
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% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 45.03% | 45.33% |
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 | 0% | 18.51% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.26% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.65% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.01 | 2.81 | 2.97 |
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% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 14 | 134 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 86.11% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 14% | 42.62% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 29.51% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.94% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 79% | 11.19% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.05% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.87% | 2.13% |
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% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 42.4% | 43.41% |
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% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 7.45% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 12.23% | 16.49% |
| 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% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 18 | 130 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 84.54% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 11% | 40.92% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 31.56% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.83% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 89% | 11.33% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 5.52% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.62% | 2.75% |
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% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 40.56% | 42.62% |
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% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 7.06% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 11.2% | 16.01% |
| 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% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 27 | 134 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 73.96% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 38.57% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 31.76% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.69% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 81% | 5.63% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.53% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.1% | 2.05% |
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% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 44.95% | 43.07% |
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% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10.92% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.6% | 16.26% |
| 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% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 21 | 137 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 72.5% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 42.88% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 36.33% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.33% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 62% | 3.98% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 7.2% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.78% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
8 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Blackfriars Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1