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The Friary School

State school · Lichfield, WS13 7EW
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,220 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,220 ·
Local authority
Staffordshire County Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr Matt Allman

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Chadsmead Primary Academy 16 %
St Stephen's Primary School 16 %
Willows Primary Academy 15 %
OtherUnkn 14 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Christ Church CofE (C) Primary School 11 %
Henry Chadwick Primary School 4 %
St Peter's Church of England Primary Academy 4 %
St James Church of England Primary Academy 4 %
SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School 3 %
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 3 %
Hayes Meadow Primary School 3 %
Scotch Orchard Primary School 3 %
St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School 2 %
Charnwood Primary Academy 2 %
St Chad's CofE Primary School 2 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
71%
LA avg.
57%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
62.1%
LA avg.
39.7%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A levels or equivalent - Average points score (2024)

School
38.69
LA avg.
32.73
Eng. avg.
34.45
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
68
Number of teachers
18:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

1.1 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
9.3 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,220
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

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Contact the school

Address

Eastern Avenue
Lichfield
Staffordshire
WS13 7EW
Get directions

Telephone: 01543 267400

Email: office@friary.staffs.sch.uk

Website: http://www.friaryschool.co.uk

Local authority: Staffordshire County Council

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School data & information The Friary School Eastern Avenue, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 7EW
1,220 Pupil numbers
18.7 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
7 % Pupils whose first language is not English
18:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
68 Number of teachers
13 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
62.1%
LA avg.
39.7%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
57.60
LA avg.
43.70
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.86 Score Well above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 57 6
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 35 8
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 9 6
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 24 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 205 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 149 6
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 73 6
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 129 6
Film Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 205 6
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 205 6
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 35 7
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 35 7
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 59 5

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
36.2%
LA avg.
13.2%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
38.69
LA avg.
32.73
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 26 A
Religious Studies GCE A level 11 B
Psychology GCE A level 20 B
Physics GCE A level 13 A
Mathematics (Further) GCE A level 8 B
Mathematics GCE A level 29 A
History GCE A level 31 B
Geography GCE A level 18 B
English Literature GCE A level 16 A
English Language and Literature GCE A level 8 A
Chemistry GCE A level 10 A
Biology GCE A level 14 B

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

Our review contains additional entry and exit data reported to us and is updated annually. See the review

Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

The Friary School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

1.1 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
9.3 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

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