Welcome to Friars Academy

Welcome From The Head of School “At Friars Academy, we aim to work in partnership with parents, carers and the community to develop confident, responsible, happy, independent, creative and successful young people.We want our children to grow in confidence and develop a sense of self-discipline and self-esteem within a secure and stimulating environment; where there is respect for each other, for the school, for the local community and for the world in which we live.Children are encouraged to think for themselves and take responsibility for their work and behaviour. They are given opportunities to work collaboratively and co-operatively with others; to organise, enjoy success, learn from their mistakes and to relish challenges and risks.Individuals are fostered academically and socially through a stimulating creative curriculum and environment. Students are encouraged to achieve their full potential in all areas with equal opportunities for all regardless of culture, religion or gender. As the children move through the academy, the opportunities for work outside of the academy environment increase as we endeavour to ensure that our students are ready for transition to the next stages of their lives. Obviously, parents and carers play an essential and instrumental role in their child’s education and we strive to involve them at all stages.Friars Academy is successful in encouraging every child to feel valued in an environment where all achievements, however small, are recognised and celebrated.Our school ethos is, ‘Every child, Every chance, Every day’. I and my staff truly believe that this is essential, and with dedication and commitment from all, clearly possible for our children.Welcome to our Academy, Mr J. Budd — Head of School

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Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

Suitable Ages

11 to 18

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

143 Total

No. of Boys

102 (71.3%)

No. of Girls

41 (28.7%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

0.0%

Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

N/A

A*/A grades

N/A


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

89%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

0%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:50%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:0%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:0%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:39%
England:2%

Exciting Updates Ahead!

We're currently gearing up to offer you a full list of our courses. Stay tuned — amazing learning opportunities are on their way very soon. Thank you for your interest and enthusiasm!


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Admissions Process

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Oct 2025

Term 1 Half Term Holiday

Key Dates & Deadlines

Oct 24, 2025

Term 1 End

Nov 3, 2025

Term 2 Start

Dec 19, 2025

Term 2 End


Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays

Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2025/2026 academic year.

Autumn

2 terms

Half Term 1

Sep 1 - Oct 24

Half Term 2

Nov 3 - Dec 19

Spring

2 terms

Half Term 1

Jan 5 - Feb 12

Half Term 2

Feb 22 - Mar 31

Summer

2 terms

Half Term 1

Apr 19 - May 27

Half Term 2

Jun 6 - Jul 21

Half-Term & Holiday Dates

Autumn Half Term

Oct 27 - Oct 31

Spring Half Term

Feb 15 - Feb 19

Easter Holidays

Apr 1 - Apr 18


Alumni Stories

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Updates Coming Soon!

We’ll be sharing information about the destinations of our alumni here soon.


Enrichment Activities

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As a school, we feel that what your child learns in the classroom is incredibly important. However, we recognise that the skills they can learn outside of class are equally important for giving them every possible opportunity.

Library Club
Art Club
Choir Club

About School

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityNorth Northamptonshire
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeMixed