Blackfriars Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Academy special converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Address | Priory Road, ST5 2TF |
| URN | 141448 |
School Census
| Total | 119 |
| Girls/Boys | 50/69 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 42.0%/58.0% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 4.2% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 49 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 0.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 16/01/2013 | Outstanding |
| 12/03/2009 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 16/01/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 12/03/2009 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 0.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0.00% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0.00% |
| Entering EBacc | 0.00% |
| EBacc average point score | 0.03 |
| Progress 8 | -1.71 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 0.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0% |
| Entering EBacc | 0% |
| EBacc average point score | 0.02 |
| Progress 8 | -1.72 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 0.3 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 0.01 |
| Progress 8 | -1.92 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 74% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 84% |
| agree | 16% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 16% |
| not applicable | 71% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 29% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 81% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 77% |
| agree | 16% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 77% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 90% |
| no | 10% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 83.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 87.4% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| irish ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.8% |
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