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Friesland School

Academy converter · Sandiacre · NG10 5AF

Ages 11–18 · 1,120 pupils · Derbyshire

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Ofsted

Good

Attainment 8

45.9

Overall absence

10.3%

Admissions demand

0.89 · Often has places

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2023-11-21

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8+0.03
−20+2
Attainment 845.9
English & maths grade 5+47%
English & maths grade 4+67%
EBacc entry45%

EBacc APS: 4.3

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence10.3%
Persistent absence (10%+)29.1%
Unauthorised3.3%
Authorised absence
7.0%
Severe absence (50%+)
5.6%
Enrolments in measure
1,148

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.89 · Often has places

1st preferences

180

Places offered

205

1st-preference offers

180

Total preferences (any rank)
512
Preferred offers (top 3)
203
Applications from outside LA
74
Offers to outside-LA applicants
17
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill85%

1,120 pupils · 1,323 places

Pupils on roll
1,120
Boys / girls
549 / 571
School capacity
1,323
Capacity fill
1,120 / 1,323 (85%)
Free school meals
31.5%
FSM pupils
316
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: THE TWO COUNTIES TRUST
Academy trust
THE TWO COUNTIES TRUST
Sponsor
The Two Counties Trust
Headteacher
Mr Craig Patterson

Location

Address
Nursery Avenue
Postcode
NG10 5AF
Town
Sandiacre
County
Nottinghamshire
Local authority
Derbyshire
District
Erewash
Constituency
Erewash
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Sandiacre, Derbyshire, 1,120 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 31.5%.

Open schools in Sandiacre
1
Secondary schools in Sandiacre
1
Academies among open schools in Sandiacre
100% (1)
Open schools in NG10
18
Secondary in NG10
3
Open schools in Derbyshire LA
454
Secondary in Derbyshire LA
45

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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    • P80.3
    • EM5+58%
    • Absence8.3%

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  • George Spencer Academy

    Ofsted: Good

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    • Att851.7
    • P80.2
    • EM5+59%
    • Absence8.4%

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  • The Long Eaton School

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    • Att842.6
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    • EM5+41%
    • Absence10.3%

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  • Bramcote College

    Ofsted: Good

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    • Att847.9
    • P80.0
    • EM5+49%
    • Absence7.6%

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  • Alderman White School

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    Ages 11–16

    • Att852.2
    • P80.5
    • EM5+53%
    • Absence7.2%

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  • Kirk Hallam Community Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

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    Ages 11–18

    • Att835.9
    • P8-0.8
    • EM5+23%
    • Absence12.7%

    3.0 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Craig Patterson
Telephone
01159397326
Website
https://www.friesland.ttct.co.uk

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