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Friars Academy is a secondary special school in Wellingborough, East Midlands. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this special school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
The school has a teacher turnover rate of 19.4%, 32% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 9.1%.
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Friars Academy has an overall absence rate of 9.1%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at Friars Academy is 19.4%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
32% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
100% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: May 2026
Crime Nearby
401/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
135/mo
34% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 10.9 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7.9
Bus Stops
21
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Special school data note
Special schools serve pupils with specific needs and follow adapted curricula. Standard exam metrics like Attainment 8 may not reflect the school's educational quality or the progress pupils actually make.
5.7
Average
/ 10
Data Score
Computed from 9 government data points. Not based on student reviews.
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.