Friars Academy

Special
Academy
Ages 11 to 18

Ofsted: Outstanding

Friars Close, Wellingborough, NN8 2LAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Friars Academy is a special school in Wellingborough for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 153 schools in North Northamptonshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in June 2015.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 4 June 2015, report published 2 July 2015

Overall effectiveness: Outstanding
Leadership and management: Outstanding
Sixth form provision: Outstanding

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Pupil numbers and mix

149 pupils on roll, with places for 154

Eligible for free school meals47.7%

47.7%, 21.2 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language14.1%

14.1%, 7.5 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support0%

0%, 14.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan100%

100%, 94 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Friars Academy

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Rowan Gate Primary School - Four Sites	0.9 miles	Ofsted: Outstanding	0% met the expected standard
Chelveston Road School	5 miles	Ofsted: Good	Not published
Overstone Park School	5 miles	No Ofsted inspection	Attainment 8: 4.6
Greenfields Specialist School for Communication	6 miles	Ofsted: Good	Not published
Edgewood School	6 miles	Ofsted: Good	Not published

School details

School type: Academy special converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: BETTER TOGETHER LEARNING TRUST
Age range: 11 to 18
Gender: Mixed
Headteacher: Mrs Rachel Stockham
Phone: 01933304950
Website: friarsacademy.org (opens in a new tab)
Address: Friars Close, Wellingborough, NN8 2LA
Local authority: North Northamptonshire
URN: 140277

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.