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Friesland School
Goodgraded 21/11/2023Ages 11–181,235 pupilsFaithNone
Friesland School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Sandiacre, within the Derbyshire local authority. The school has around 1,235 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 21/11/2023, Friesland School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 46.3 and 47% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Sandiacre can view Friesland School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 21/11/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Value added
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 444.1
Attainment 844.1
England avg 45.1 · was 45.9 in 2023/24
Progress 80
Grade 5+ English & maths38%
England avg 45% · was 47% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths65%
England avg 65% · was 67% in 2023/24
EBacc entry55%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.14
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelBelow average
A-level grade (point score)29.7
A-level grade (best 3)29.1
APS best 3: 29.1
AAB or better11%
Retention93%
Value added-0.29
Below average · 95% CI -0.4 to -0.1
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake29.3%
Free school meals29.3%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language3.8%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled97%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing89.7%
Attendance89.7%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher19.0
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence29.1%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Sandiacre
All schools in Sandiacre →Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary SchoolGood · 0.6 miLadycross Infant School0.5 miCloudside AcademyGood · 0.7 miLongmoor Primary SchoolGood · 1.0 miEnglish Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary AcademyRequires Improvement · 1.3 miBrackenfield Special School1.4 mi
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