Friars Academy
Academy special converter · Ages 11–18 · Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire
Friars Academy is a special school in Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire for ages 11–18 (academy special converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Standards maintained, from the inspection on 15 January 2025.
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Key facts
- Address
- Friars Close, Wellingborough, NN8 2LA
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Ages
- 11–18
- Council
- North Northamptonshire
- Pupils on roll
- 149 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 47.7% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 6
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Standards maintained Inspected 15 January 2025
Strengths
- “Pupils thoroughly enjoy attending Friars Academy.”
- “They are happy and safe in a caring, respectful and aspirational environment.”
- “Pupils support each other in class and around the school.”
To improve
- “Despite this, the school continues to develop its careers provision.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 31 January 2025 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
What a pass unlocks for Friars Academy
- Earlier exam results, 2022/23 to 2023/24
- Where pupils go after they leave
- Crime, sold prices and rents, broadband and transport around the school
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Nearby special, independent and other schools
Straight-line distance, in North Northamptonshire.
- Wellingborough School 0.3 mi No Ofsted grade
- Refocus 0.4 mi No Ofsted grade
- Rowan Gate Primary School - Four Sites 0.9 mi Standards maintained
- Chelveston Road School 4.8 mi Good
- Isebrook School 6.2 mi School remains Good
- St Peter's School 6.6 mi No Ofsted grade
- Kingsley Special Academy 6.7 mi Outstanding
- Wren Spinney School 7.2 mi Outstanding