The Friary School Catchment Area
The Friary School is a academy converter secondary school in Lichfield, Staffordshire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1220 pupils, and a capacity of 1250 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–18
Age range
1,220
Pupils
1,250
Capacity
98%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2014
The Friary School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, The Friary School 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.
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.
Find Staffordshire catchment area documents →The Friary School — School Information
- Full address
- Eastern Avenue, Lichfield, WS13 7EW
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 18.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 146907
Other Secondary Schools in Lichfield
If The Friary School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Lichfield are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Friary School
Is The Friary School oversubscribed? ▾
The Friary School is operating close to its capacity of 1250 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for The Friary School? ▾
Admission to The Friary School 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 The Friary School cover? ▾
The Friary School is a secondary school in Lichfield, Staffordshire, 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 The Friary School? ▾
The Friary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.