Friars AcademyFriars Close , Wellingborough

Friars Academy, based in Wellingborough, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. 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.

Friars Academy currently has around 143 pupils on roll, which is about 93% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 71.3% boys and 28.7% girls. Around 47.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 9.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 25.2%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (76.2%).

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 92% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (92%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 60% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .