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The Friary School
Goodgraded 20/03/2024Ages 11–181,220 pupils
The Friary School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Lichfield, within the Staffordshire local authority. The school has around 1,220 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 20/03/2024, The Friary School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.9), an average Attainment 8 score of 57.8 and 63% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Lichfield can view The Friary School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 20/03/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points1 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 857.8
England avg 45.1 · was 57.6 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.9
Grade 5+ English & maths66%
England avg 45% · was 62% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths81%
England avg 65% · was 82% in 2023/24
EBacc entry62%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score5.07
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelB-
A-level grade (point score)B-
APS per entry 37.3
A-level grade (best 3)B-
APS best 3: 38.1
AAB or better20%
Retention99%
Value added-0.12
Average · 95% CI -0.3 to 0.0
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake17.6%
Free school meals17.6%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language8.5%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled97%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing93.1%
Attendance93.1%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher17.5
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence18.4%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Lichfield
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