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Friars Academy
- Secondary
- North Northamptonshire NN8 2LA
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| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make outstanding progress due to well-planned lessons and effective questioning.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave impeccably, are respectful, and enjoy attending school.
Qualifications and Training: New head of science appointed; teachers' knowledge in science improved.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders provide appropriate training for school leaders.
Strengths and Challenges: High-quality questioning observed; minor inconsistencies in assessment noted.
Opportunities for Involvement: Regular letters and 'pop-up' learning events in local shopping center.
Communication: Effective communication through letters, parents' evenings, and reviews.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents feel staff are helpful and friendly.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Restorative approach to conflicts; staff rarely need to restrain pupils.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Critically evaluate actions; leaders hold responsibilities and plan new initiatives.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Very little bullying; proactive in preventing cyber bullying.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Strong culture of safeguarding; robust procedures in place.
Extracurricular Offerings: Well-organized routines like breakfast clubs, playtimes, and after school clubs.
Outdoor Facilities: Range of outdoor spaces including a new outdoor classroom, trim trail, and running track.
Career Counselling Services: College placements offered; partnerships with local companies for work-experience.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Individual packages for pupils with anxiety; use of sensory room and horse riding.
Subjects Offered: Qualifications in various subjects including GCSEs in mathematics and entry-level qualifications in English and science.
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About Us
Friars Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Northamptonshire, East Midlands.
It has 151 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 5 : 1.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B+
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 5.9 | - | 17.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | 98% | 55% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | 30.90% |
| 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 | - | 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 | - | 26.97% | 29.96% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 41.73% | 42.99% |
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 | - | 26.1% | 25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 10.07% | 10.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 15.43% | 15.47% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.77 | 2.82 |
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 | 88% | 93.13% | 90.52% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 34 | 150 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 85.33% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 44% | 33.17% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 36.21% | 29.73% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.17% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 44% | 16% | 11.48% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.71% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 5.17% | 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 | -2.1 | 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 | 0.4 | 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% | 29.03% | 32.78% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 43.41% | 45.26% |
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% | 25.34% | 24.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 11.24% | 12.99% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 16.31% | 17.14% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.03 | 2.85 | 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 | 90% | 89.21% | 90.39% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 30 | 146 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 84.04% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 47% | 36.63% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 36.79% | 30.75% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 43% | 10.58% | 11.13% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.75% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.33% | 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 | - | 30.24% | 29.24% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 45.32% | 43.34% |
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 | - | 27.44% | 25.76% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 11.92% | 11.44% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 18.48% | 16.45% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.07 | 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 | 92% | 93% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 25 | 133 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 85.29% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 60% | 38.71% | 33.3% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 35.38% | 31.15% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.05% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 32% | 11.24% | 11.19% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 4.48% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.43% | 2.76% |
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 | 0.8 | 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% | 27.04% | 29.18% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 42% | 42.58% |
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% | 28.16% | 24.69% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.64% | 11.29% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 16.2% | 15.97% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.06 | 2.87 | 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 | 100% | 89.25% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 30 | 150 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 97% | 76.25% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 57% | 34.45% | 28.32% |
| School sixth forms | - | 34% | 31.51% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 9.07% |
| Other education destinations | 40% | 11.25% | 5.94% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.4% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.45% | 2.06% |
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 | -1.7 | 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 | 1.7 | 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% | 30.59% | 29.51% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 47.5% | 43.04% |
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% | 30.32% | 25.21% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 14.82% | 14.68% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 16.77% | 16.23% |
| 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 | 95% | 93% | 85.23% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 21 | 155 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 69.39% | 58.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 86% | 41.56% | 30.56% |
| School sixth forms | - | 35.39% | 32.11% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.28% | 5.75% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 6.11% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.33% | 2.46% |
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Holidays & terms
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 | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd 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 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
5 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Friars Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1