143
Pupils · 2024/25
10%
EAL · 2024/25
26%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Outstanding
Ofsted inspection · 22/05/2019
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityNorth Northamptonshire
PhaseSecondary with sixth form with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio6.2:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Friars Academy · Secondary with sixth form · North Northamptonshire
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
143
Pupil : teacher ratio
6.2
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
10%
FSM eligible
47%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
9%
Persistent absence
26%
Contact
Address
Friars Close, Wellingborough, NN8 2LA
Local authority
North Northamptonshire
Website
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 143 | 6.4 | 100% | 10% | 47% | 9% | 26% |
| 2023/24 | 151 | 6.1 | 100% | 9% | 44% | 9% | 25% |
| 2022/23 | 148 | 5.7 | 100% | 7% | 48% | 8% | 22% |
| 2021/22 | 148 | 5.6 | 100% | 6% | 45% | 8% | 21% |
| 2020/21 | 150 | 6.3 | 100% | 7% | 46% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 152 | 6.0 | 100% | 2% | 51% | 7% | 21% |
| 2017/18 | 150 | 6.0 | 100% | 5% | 52% | 8% | 20% |
| 2016/17 | 150 | 6.1 | 100% | 5% | 56% | 8% | 25% |
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