How many pupils does Blackfriars Academy have?

Blackfriars Academy has 120 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

Is Blackfriars Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Blackfriars Academy is part of THE SHAW EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is Blackfriars Academy?

Blackfriars Academy is located at Priory Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 2TF.

Blackfriars Academy

Priory Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 2TF

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

11–19

Ages

120

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy special converter

Type

About Blackfriars Academy

Blackfriars Academy is an academy special converter in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–19. It has 120 pupils on roll. It is part of THE SHAW EDUCATION TRUST. 42.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Staffordshire →
School Type: Academy special converter
Age Range: Ages 11–19
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 120 / 120 (100%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

42.1%

Free school meals

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

93%

Sustained destination

93%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

10.8%

Overall absence

30.5%

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.

14.48

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +0.7 vs 2023/24

14.3

Pupils per teacher

↑ +1.7 vs 2023/24

39.59

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +6.1 vs 2023/24

£46,702

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 18% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,643 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

2.8

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.

£26,275

Spend per pupil

£28,792

Income per pupil

33%

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: Priory Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 2TF
Phone: 01782987150
Academy Principal: Jamie Campbell
Website: http://www.blackfriarsacademy.org.uk

Academy Trust

THE SHAW EDUCATION TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Blackfriars Academy?: Blackfriars Academy is an academy special converter in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–19.
How many pupils does Blackfriars Academy have?: Blackfriars Academy has 120 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
Is Blackfriars Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Blackfriars Academy is part of THE SHAW EDUCATION TRUST.
Where is Blackfriars Academy?: Blackfriars Academy is located at Priory Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 2TF.

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