Friars Academy
Academy special converter in Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire.
School details
| Type | Academy special converter |
|---|---|
| Age range | 11 to 18 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Sixth form | Has a sixth form |
| Pupils on roll | 149 (school census 15-01-2026) |
| Capacity | 154 |
| Free school meals | 48.60% |
| Trust or sponsor | BETTER TOGETHER LEARNING TRUST |
| Local authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Address | Friars Close, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 2LA |
| Map | View on Google Maps |
| Website | http://www.friarsacademy.org |
| Telephone | 01933304950 |
| URN | 140277 |
Ofsted inspection
Latest ungraded inspection: 15 January 2025, outcome: Standards maintained.
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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
- Rowan Gate Primary School - Four Sites (special school, about 1.4 km)
- Chelveston Road School (special school, about 7.7 km)
- Greenfields Specialist School for Communication (special school, about 9.4 km)
- Isebrook School (special school, about 10.1 km)
- Billing Brook Special School (special school, about 10.4 km)
- Kingsley Special Academy (special school, about 10.7 km)
- Kings Meadow School (special school, about 11.2 km)
- Wren Spinney School (special school, about 11.6 km)
Browse: Special schools in North Northamptonshire
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.