The Friary School

Key Information

Address: Eastern Avenue, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 7EW
Local Authority: Staffordshire
Co-Headteachers: Matt Allman
Age Range: 11 to 18
Education Phase: Secondary

School Type: Academy Converter
Gender of Entry: Mixed
Admissions Status: Non-Selective
Website: http://www.friaryschool.co.uk

Telephone: 01543 267400
Ofsted Rating: Good

Key OFSTED Feedback

The most recent OFSTED Report (March 2024) can be viewed here and described how:

  • Pupils thrive at The Friary School, and it is easy to see why. A culture of high expectations permeates throughout, and pupils rise to this high bar willingly.
  • Staff work tirelessly to prepare pupils for their examinations. This ensures that pupils achieve extremely well.
  • Pupils’ behaviour and conduct are excellent. In lessons, pupils work diligently and complete work to a high standard.
  • There are many clubs that pupils can participate in both during and after school. These include creative writing, reading, music, chess, drama and lots more.
  • The wider development of pupils is exceptionally strong. There is a plethora of opportunities for pupils to extend their learning beyond the classroom.
  • Parents and carers are overwhelmingly positive about the school. One parent, in response to Ofsted’s survey, summed up the views of many: ‘This is a great school. My children are very happy here and teachers go above and beyond for pupils. It has very strong leadership.’

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