Friars Academy Catchment Area
Friars Academy is a academy special converter not applicable school in Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 143 pupils, and a capacity of 154 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–18
Age range
143
Pupils
154
Capacity
93%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2015
Friars Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Friars Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with North Northamptonshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by North Northamptonshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find North Northamptonshire catchment area documents →Friars Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Friars Close, Wellingborough, NN8 2LA
- Local authority
- North Northamptonshire
- School type
- Academy special converter
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Free school meals
- 47.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 140277
Other Not applicable Schools in Wellingborough
If Friars Academy is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Wellingborough are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Friars Academy
Is Friars Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Friars Academy is operating close to its capacity of 154 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Friars Academy? ▾
Admission to Friars Academy is managed by North Northamptonshire. 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 Friars Academy cover? ▾
Friars Academy is a not applicable school in Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Friars Academy? ▾
Friars Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.