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Friesland School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Craig Patterson

corporate_fareTHE TWO COUNTIES TRUST

location_onSandiacre, NG10 5AF

language Visit Website phone 1159397326

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

1,279

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Attainment 8

44.1

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GCSE Rank

#25 in Derbyshire

#1,917 of 3,216 nationally

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Friesland School is a Academy converter secondary school in Sandiacre, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Friesland School is an academy converter in Sandiacre, Derbyshire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of THE TWO COUNTIES TRUST. The school has approximately 1,235 pupils on roll, of whom 30% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.1, placing the school #25 in Derbyshire and #1,917 of 3,216 nationally. 38.10% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 16.8% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 20 A-level subjects. 38.4% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 16.2% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.29 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.1:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 20.8 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

44.1

Grade 5+ E&M

38.10%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)16.8%

Entering EBacc55.20%

EBacc APS4.14

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.03

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc45.20%

EBacc APS4.25

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.21

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc52%

EBacc APS4.13

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.38

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc52%

EBacc APS4.1

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc60%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.28

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc57%

EBacc APS4.06

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)80%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)79%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.29

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

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Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*4.3%

Achieving A*–A16.2%

Achieving A*–B38.4%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate92.6%

A-level subjects offered20

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.2

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate90.80%

2023

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate96.00%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate93.4%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

21 November 2023

Inspection Report

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21 September 2022

Inspection Report

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07 June 2018

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2023-11-21

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2015-05-13

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2013-05-15

None EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

18.5%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

6.0%(74 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,235 pupils. During this period, there were 228 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 18.5%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,235	228	18.5%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,240	286	23.1%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,273	324	25.5%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,280	321	25.1%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,284	333	25.9%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,274	300	23.5%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,279	174	13.6%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,277	154	12.1%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,299	69	5.3%	4.7%	2
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,293	82	6.3%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,299	27	2.1%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,284	21	1.6%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,290	2	0.2%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,296	9	0.7%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,263	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,263	12	1.0%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,268	10	0.8%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,211	14	1.2%	3.1%	2
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,222	39	3.2%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,236	23	1.9%	3.8%	1

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Moderate Learning Difficulty 143 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 46 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 36 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 29 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 14 pupils

Visual Impairment 6 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 5 pupils

Physical Disability 4 pupils

Hearing Impairment 3 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

83.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

82.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

20.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree30%

agree45%

disagree11%

strongly disagree6%

don't know9%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree22%

agree34%

disagree29%

strongly disagree11%

don't know4%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree31%

agree28%

disagree14%

strongly disagree8%

don't know1%

not applicable18%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes22%

no78%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree24%

agree32%

disagree17%

strongly disagree20%

dont know7%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree42%

agree40%

disagree8%

strongly disagree5%

don't know5%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree35%

agree44%

disagree10%

strongly disagree4%

don't know7%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree34%

agree41%

disagree15%

strongly disagree6%

don't know4%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree42%

agree48%

disagree4%

strongly disagree2%

don't know5%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree32%

agree53%

disagree4%

strongly disagree4%

don't know6%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree25%

agree42%

disagree14%

strongly disagree9%

don't know10%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes78%

no22%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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