How many pupils does Friars Academy have?

Friars Academy has 143 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

Is Friars Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Friars Academy is part of BETTER TOGETHER LEARNING TRUST.

Where is Friars Academy?

Friars Academy is located at Friars Close, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire, NN8 2LA.

Friars Academy

Friars Close, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire, NN8 2LA

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

11–18

Ages

143

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy special converter

Type

About Friars Academy

Friars Academy is an academy special converter in Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 143 pupils on roll. It is part of BETTER TOGETHER LEARNING TRUST. 47.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 14.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: North Northamptonshire →
School Type: Academy special converter
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 143 / 154 (93%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Religious Character: Does not apply

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

47.7%

Free school meals

14.1%

EAL

100%

SEN support

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Where pupils go next

92%

Sustained destination

92%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

8.6%

Overall absence

26.1%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

23.6

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -2.2 vs 2023/24

6.4

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.3 vs 2023/24

28.64

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.7 vs 2023/24

£54,556

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 19% on leadership pay

↑ +£6,342 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

4.6

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£23,972

Spend per pupil

£25,860

Income per pupil

50%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Friars Close, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire, NN8 2LA
Phone: 01933304950
Headteacher: Jonathan Budd
Website: http://www.friarsacademy.org

Academy Trust

BETTER TOGETHER LEARNING TRUST →

Teaching Jobs

Teaching Assistant

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

PermanentPart time£27,709 - £29,542 (FTE)

Closes 11 Nov 2026View & apply

Admin / HR

Office Administrator

PermanentFull time£26,847 - £27,274 (FTE) · · 38 Weeks Term Time plus 5 training days

Closes 11 Nov 2026View & apply

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Friars Academy?: Friars Academy is an academy special converter in Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Friars Academy have?: Friars Academy has 143 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
Is Friars Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Friars Academy is part of BETTER TOGETHER LEARNING TRUST.
Where is Friars Academy?: Friars Academy is located at Friars Close, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire, NN8 2LA.

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