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Blackfriars Academy
Priory Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 2TF, Staffordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
96.5 / 100
Top 4%
Better than 97% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
120
Capacity
120
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With an Ofsted rating of Outstanding, this academy demonstrates exceptional quality in education. The school boasts a high LocaleIQ score of 96.5, placing it better than 97% of schools, indicating a strong overall performance. However, specific academic progress data is limited, so parents may want to inquire further about value-added measures and subject-specific achievements.
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Last inspected: 16 January 2013Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.0%
Mixed W+Asian2.5%
White Other2.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Asian Indian1.7%
Other1.7%
Black African1.7%
Gypsy/Roma0.8%
Asian Other0.8%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Asian Pakistani0.8%
Location
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53.00822, -2.23181 · ST5 2TF
School details
Local authorityStaffordshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN141448
School typeAcademy special converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Blackfriars Academy rated by Ofsted?
Blackfriars Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 January 2013.
Is Blackfriars Academy a good school?
Blackfriars Academy scores 96.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 4% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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