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The Friary School
Eastern Avenue, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 7EW, Staffordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
75.1 / 100
Top 25%
Better than 75% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,220
Capacity
1,250
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE results, this secondary school demonstrates impressive academic performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score in the top 10% nationally. An 81% pass rate in English and Maths at grade 4 or above, along with a 66% pass rate at grade 5 or above, indicates a solid foundation for students. Additionally, 72% of pupils progress to university, with a quarter attending top-third institutions, showcasing the school's commitment to higher education pathways.
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Last inspected: 11 March 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 57.8 | Top 10% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 81% | Top 14% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 66% | Top 12% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 62% | Top 10% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 53% | Top 10% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 72% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 25% | Above avg |
Based on 111 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.9%
Asian Chinese3.9%
White Other3.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Mixed Other1.6%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Asian Other0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Asian Indian0.6%
Other0.5%
Black Other0.3%
Black African0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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52.69455, -1.84710 · WS13 7EW
School details
Local authorityStaffordshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN146907
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.friaryschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Friary School rated by Ofsted?
The Friary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 March 2014.
Is The Friary School a good school?
The Friary School scores 75.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 25% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Friary School in GCSEs?
The Friary School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 57.8. 81% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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