The Friary School is a secondary school in Lichfield, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective 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.
The Friary School currently has around 1115 pupils on roll, which is about 89% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47% boys and 53% girls. Around 9.1% 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.
Around 93% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (84%) , including 41% who stay in school sixth forms and 42% progressing to further education , while 8% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Eastern Avenue, Lichfield, WS13 7EW |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Staffordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Matt Allman |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 124422 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1250 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1115 |
| Number of Boys: | 524 |
| Number of Girls: | 591 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chadsmead Primary School Friday Acre , WS13 7HJ | - not rated | 1,095 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadsmead Infant School Friday Acre , WS13 7HJ | - not rated | 1,095 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadsmead Primary Academy Friday Acre , WS13 7HJ | - not rated | 1,095 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadsmead Primary Academy Friday Acre , WS13 7HJ | - not rated | 1,095 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willows Primary School Willows Primary School , Off Weston Road WS13 7NU | - not rated | 1,398 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Friary School Eastern Avenue , WS13 7EW | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Friary School Eastern Avenue , WS13 7EW | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nether Stowe School St Chad's Road , WS13 7NB | - not rated | 1,840 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nether Stowe School St Chad's Road , WS13 7NB | 2out of 4 | 1,840 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI School Upper St John Street , WS14 9EE | 3out of 4 | 2,877 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Special School Beacon Street , WS13 7BG | - not rated | 1,024 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple Hayes Hall School Abnalls Lane , WS13 8BL | - not rated | 1,519 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lichfield Cathedral School The Palace , The Close WS13 7LH | - not rated | 1,591 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rocklands School Purcell Avenue , WS13 7PH | 3out of 4 | 1,710 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rocklands School Purcell Avenue , WS13 7PH | - not rated | 1,710 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.