The Friary School
Academy converter · Sixth form
Lichfield, WS13 7EW
Ofsted
No rating
Our ranking
Top 13% in England
1 of 6 in Lichfield
Pupils
1,255
First preferences per place
1.24
2026/27
Absence
6.4%
2024/25
A level average
B-
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 56.5 | 57.6 | 57.8 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 53% | 62% | 66% | |
| Average English grade | 6.0 | 6.0 | 5.9 | |
| Average maths grade | 5.0 | 5.2 | 5.2 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 58% | 52% | 62% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.72 | 0.86 | — |
81% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Nether Stowe School · 1.0 mi · Report card · Bottom 14% in England
- King Edward VI School · 1.6 mi · No rating · Top 20% in England
- Chase Terrace Academy · 3.4 mi · Not judged · Bottom 39% in England
- Erasmus Darwin Academy · 4.1 mi · No rating · Top 35% in England
- Brownhills Ormiston Academy · 4.5 mi · No rating · Bottom 11% in England
- Rugeley John Taylor · 4.9 mi · No rating
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The neighbourhood
The Friary School is in Lichfield Central (typical home £275,000, crime very high).
What is The Friary School's Ofsted rating?
The Friary School does not have a single overall Ofsted grade on record; see the Ofsted report for the latest inspection.
How does The Friary School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, The Friary School is in the top 13% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.