Blackfriars Academy Catchment Area
Blackfriars Academy is a academy special converter not applicable school in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire , serving pupils aged 11–19, with 120 pupils, and a capacity of 120 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–19
Age range
120
Pupils
120
Capacity
100%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2013
Blackfriars Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Blackfriars Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Staffordshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Staffordshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
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- Full address
- Priory Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 2TF
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- School type
- Academy special converter
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 11–19 years
- Free school meals
- 39.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 141448
Other Not applicable Schools in Newcastle-under-Lyme
If Blackfriars Academy is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Newcastle-under-Lyme are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Blackfriars Academy
Is Blackfriars Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Blackfriars Academy currently has 120 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 120 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Blackfriars Academy? ▾
Admission to Blackfriars Academy is managed by Staffordshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Blackfriars Academy cover? ▾
Blackfriars Academy is a not applicable school in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, serving pupils aged 11–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Blackfriars Academy? ▾
Blackfriars Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.