Blackfriars AcademyPriory Road , Newcastle-under-Lyme

Blackfriars Academy, based in Newcastle-under-Lyme, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. The school is a academy special converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Blackfriars Academy currently has around 120 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 69.2% boys and 30.8% girls. Around 39.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 13.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 42.2%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (85%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 100% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (100%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 11% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .