Blackfriars Academy
Academy special converter in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire.
School details
| Type | Academy special converter |
|---|---|
| Age range | 11 to 19 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Sixth form | Has a sixth form |
| Pupils on roll | 121 (school census 15-01-2026) |
| Capacity | 120 |
| Free school meals | 42.50% |
| Trust or sponsor | THE SHAW EDUCATION TRUST |
| Local authority | Staffordshire |
| Address | Priory Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 2TF |
| Map | View on Google Maps |
| Website | http://www.blackfriarsacademy.org.uk |
| Telephone | 01782987150 |
| URN | 141448 |
Ofsted inspection
Latest ungraded inspection: 11 October 2023, outcome: School remains Outstanding.
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Ofsted stopped giving single-word overall effectiveness grades in September 2024 and introduced report cards from November 2025. Older grades are shown with their dates and may not reflect the school today.
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Nearby schools
- Coppice Academy (special school, about 0.8 km)
- Merryfields School (special school, about 1.9 km)
- Kemball School (special school, about 6.1 km)
- Manor Abbey School (special school, about 7.1 km)
- Watermill School (special school, about 7.5 km)
- Abbey Hill Academy & College (special school, about 8.7 km)
- Church Lawton School (special school, about 11.0 km)
- Springfield School (special school, about 15.8 km)
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Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. School data: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (downloaded 11 October 2026). Inspection data: Ofsted, state-funded schools inspections and outcomes management information (as at 31 August 2026). Last updated 2026-10-11.