Open Other Secondary Mixed

The Friary School

Eastern Avenue, Lichfield, WS13 7EW
Part of: GREYWOOD MULTI-SCHOOLS TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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The Friary School
Lichfield, WS13 7EW
1,220 Pupils
1,250 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
18.70% FSM %
579 Boys
641 Girls
About The Friary School

The Friary School is an Academies for pupils aged 11–18 based in Staffordshire, West Midlands. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 1,220 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,250. Current headteacher: Mark Drury.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Staffordshire or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Staffordshire
Region West Midlands
Administrative District Lichfield
Parliamentary Constituency Lichfield
Ward Chadsmead
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor PRIMITAS LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Opened 01-09-2019
UKPRN 10083618
URN 146907
Data Last Updated 06-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Jane Mackenzie Chair of Local Governing Body 07/09/2020 05/07/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Angie Brough Local Governor 15/01/2024 14/01/2028 Elected by school staff
Mrs Ann Carlisle Local Governor 01/01/2017 04/09/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Headteacher Mark Drury Local Governor 01/01/2026 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Lyse Edwards Local Governor 08/03/2022 04/03/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Gillian Findlay Local Governor 13/09/2023 12/09/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Natasha Johnson Local Governor 11/09/2024 10/09/2028 Elected by parents
Mona Sihota Local Governor 11/09/2024 10/09/2028 Elected by parents
Mr Gregory Sugden Local Governor 06/07/2020 18/06/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Nicola Townsend Local Governor 11/05/2020 18/06/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Nina Worrall Local Governor 02/12/2018 01/12/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
Chadsmead Primary Academy
1.01 km • Lichfield
Other
Willows Primary Academy
1.28 km • Lichfield
Other
SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School
1.35 km • Lichfield
Other
Maple Hayes Hall School
1.39 km • Lichfield
Other
Lichfield Cathedral School
1.46 km • Lichfield
Other
Christ Church CofE (C) Primary School
1.55 km • Lichfield
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
The Friary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Lichfield, Staffordshire.
The Friary School has 1,220 pupils, with a capacity of 1,250.
The Friary School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at The Friary School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at The Friary School is Mr Mark Drury.
The Friary School is at Eastern Avenue, Lichfield, WS13 7EW, in the Staffordshire local authority, West Midlands.
Sixth form at The Friary School: Has a sixth form.
The Friary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Mark Drury
Eastern Avenue, Lichfield, WS13 7EW
01543267400
www.friaryschool.co.uk
Location
WS13 7EW  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 146907
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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