Blackfriars Academy
Blackfriars Academy is a special or alternative provision school (Academy special converter), ages 11–19, in Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5, in the Staffordshire council area. It has 121 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (11 October 2023): School remains Outstanding.
Admissions
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Ofsted
School remains Outstanding — inspected 11 October 2023.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Last graded overall judgement | Outstanding (16 January 2013) |
Read the Ofsted inspection report
Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
Progress 8 | -1.71 | 2023/24 |
KS4 pupils | 14 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 121 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 42.1% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 5% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 0% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 100% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
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