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Friars Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

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.

Operating near capacity: 93% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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.

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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.

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.