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The Friary School
Goodgraded 20/03/2024Ages 11–181,220 pupilsDoes not apply
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.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance93.1%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence18.4%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher17.5England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS97%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals17.6%England avg 28.6%
English not first language8.5%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 857.8
Progress 8+0.9
Grade 5+ English & maths66%
Grade 4+ English & maths81%
EBacc entry62%
EBacc average point score5.07
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)B-APS per entry 37.3
Value added-0.12Average · 95% CI -0.3 to 0.0
Retention99%
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Lichfield
All schools in Lichfield →Christ Church CofE (C) Primary SchoolGood · 1.0 miChadsmead Primary Academy0.6 miMaple Hayes Hall School0.9 miLichfield Cathedral School0.9 miWillows Primary Academy0.8 miSS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary SchoolGood · 0.8 mi
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