Friars Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 14 January 2025

Pupils thoroughly enjoy attending Friars Academy. They are happy and safe in a caring, respectful and aspirational environment. Pupils support each other in class and around the school. They work exceptionally well together and celebrate each other's achievements. Pupils are proud to exhibit the school's values of Respect, Kindness, Honesty, Resilience and Integrity. They are delighted when they are rewarded for demonstrating these positive characteristics. Pupils behave exceptionally well in class and around the school. As they are taught to accept and value differences, they understand that some pupils may need extra help to regulate themselves. Staff have high aspirations for every pupil. They help pupils to succeed. As a result of a carefully designed curriculum, effective teaching and high-quality careers education, all pupils move on to purposeful destinations when they leave the school. Pupils enjoy a range of subjects and understand how what they are learning in school will help them in their adult lives. They know that a knowledge of reading and mathematics, in particular, will help them outside of school. Pupils learn how to keep themselves safe at school, at home and in the wider community. They talk to staff when they have any concerns. They are confident that staff will help them to resolve any issues that may arise.

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