Blackfriars Academy
Academy special converter school in Newcastle-under-Lyme (Staffordshire).
Location
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I am very pleased to welcome you to Blackfriars Academy, a school with a rich history of providing education where every student is valued as an individual. We pride ourselves on working closely in partnership with parents and carers, so that we can provide a personalised education that breaks down barriers to learning and equips students for the next stage in their lives.
Our learning community comprises approx. 120 students aged between 11-16 and over 90 staff, all working towards the goal of supporting students with profound and complex, or moderate or severe learning needs and profound and complex needs to reach their potential, be it GCSE passes and BTEC accreditation, independent travel on public transport, the vocabulary to make simple choices or improved communication skills.
We are special because we provide an outstanding educational experience for a vast range of needs in a supportive and caring atmosphere where students blossom in our inclusive environment.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
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Key facts
- URN
- 141448
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Constituency
- Newcastle-under-Lyme
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2014
Governing body (6 current, 3 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Lobna Hossni | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Carmel Martin | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Andrew Wooley | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Natasha Kus | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Jamie Campbell | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2024 |
| Mrs Joanne Gilby | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2021 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Lobna Hossni Former | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Katherine Brookes Former | Local Governor | Appointed by academy members | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Jakub Piaszyk Former | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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