Friesland School is a secondary school in Sandiacre, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a foundation school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Friesland School currently has around 1207 pupils on roll, which is about 91% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.1% boys and 46.9% girls. Around 11.1% 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.
| Address: | Nursery Avenue, Sandiacre, NG10 5AF |
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| School Type: | Foundation school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Derbyshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Peter Monk |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 112994 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1323 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1207 |
| Number of Boys: | 641 |
| Number of Girls: | 566 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladycross Infant School Victoria Road , Sandiacre NG10 5JD | - not rated | 908 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary School Derby Road , Risley DE72 3SU | 3out of 4 | 968 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cloudside Academy Stanton Road , Sandiacre NG10 5DE | 3out of 4 | 1,291 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandiacre Cloudside Junior School Stanton Road , Sandiacre NG10 5DE | - not rated | 1,291 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longmoor Primary School Newstead Road , Long Eaton NG10 4JG | 3out of 4 | 1,744 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friesland School Nursery Avenue , NG10 5AF | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Friesland School Nursery Avenue , NG10 5AF | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilsthorpe Community School Derby Road , Long Eaton NG10 4WT | - not rated | 2,432 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilsthorpe School Derby Road , Long Eaton NG10 4WT | 3out of 4 | 2,432 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Spencer Academy Arthur Mee Road , Stapleford NG9 7EW | 3out of 4 | 2,751 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brackenfield Special School Bracken Road , Long Eaton NG10 4DA | - not rated | 2,406 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global Uk Nottingham Campus Wellington Street , Long Eaton NG10 4HR | - not rated | 2,471 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Valley School Spring Valley , The Old Rectory DE72 3AU | - not rated | 2,761 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trent College Derby Road , Long Eaton NG10 4AD | - not rated | 2,843 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopwell School Ockbrook , DE72 3RW | - not rated | 3,118 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.