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The Friary School

Academy converter · Lichfield · WS13 7EW

Ages 11–18 · 1,255 pupils · Staffordshire

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Ofsted

School remains Good

Attainment 8

57.6

Overall absence

6.9%

Admissions demand

1.20 · Competitive

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2024-05-06

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+0.86
−20+2
Attainment 857.6
English & maths grade 5+62%
English & maths grade 4+82%
EBacc entry65%

EBacc APS: 5.1

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence6.9%
Persistent absence (10%+)18.4%
Unauthorised2.0%
Authorised absence
4.9%
Severe absence (50%+)
1.8%
Enrolments in measure
1,067

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

1.20 · Competitive

1st preferences

251

Places offered

209

1st-preference offers

199

Total preferences (any rank)
642
Preferred offers (top 3)
209
Applications from outside LA
41
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0
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 fill100%

1,255 pupils · 1,250 places

Pupils on roll
1,255
Boys / girls
599 / 656
School capacity
1,250
Capacity fill
1,255 / 1,250 (100%)
Free school meals
19%
FSM pupils
201
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: PRIMITAS LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Academy trust
PRIMITAS LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Headteacher
Mr Mark Drury

Location

Address
Eastern Avenue
Postcode
WS13 7EW
Town
Lichfield
County
Staffordshire
Local authority
Staffordshire
District
Lichfield
Constituency
Lichfield
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 Lichfield, Staffordshire, 1,255 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 19%.

Open schools in Lichfield
27
Secondary schools in Lichfield
3
Academies among open schools in Lichfield
59% (16)
Open schools in WS13
17
Secondary in WS13
2
Open schools in Staffordshire LA
458
Secondary in Staffordshire LA
57

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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    • P8-0.7
    • EM5+30%
    • Absence12.0%

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    • Att853.1
    • P80.2
    • EM5+63%
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    Ofsted: Not judged

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    Ages 3–11

    • KS262%
    • Absence5.0%
    • FSM36.7%
    • Demand1.00

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  • Willows Primary Academy

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  • SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

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    Ages 2–11

    • KS255%
    • Absence6.2%
    • FSM45.6%
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    0.8 miles away

  • Maple Hayes Hall School

    Other independent special school

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    Ages 7–17

    • Att830.0
    • EM5+24%

    0.9 miles away

  • Lichfield Cathedral School

    Other independent school

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    Ages 2–19

    • Att860.3
    • EM5+71%

    0.9 miles away

  • Christ Church CofE (C) Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Voluntary controlled school · Primary

    Lichfield · WS13 8AY · Staffordshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS290%
    • Absence4.2%
    • FSM7.9%
    • Demand0.88

    1.0 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Mark Drury
Telephone
01543267400
Website
http://www.friaryschool.co.uk

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