Special academy · Staffordshire

Blackfriars Academy

Special
Ages 11–19
Sixth form

Term dates

Special academys can set their own term dates. Many follow Staffordshire council's dates, shown below as a guide, but check with the school, especially for INSET days.

2026/27

2027/28

See Staffordshire's full dates

Admissions

Places at special schools are usually arranged through an education, health and care (EHC) plan, agreed with the council.

How EHC plans work on GOV.UK

About and location

Type: Special academy
Phase: Special
Ages: 11–19
Pupils: 121 (capacity 120)
Gender: Mixed
Academy trust: THE SHAW EDUCATION TRUST
Phone: 01782987150
Address: Priory Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 2TF
Website: blackfriarsacademy.org.uk

Official school record, including Ofsted reports

School details from the Department for Education's register of schools (Open Government Licence). Report a correction.