Blackfriars Academy
Proudly Part of the Shaw Education Trust
Blackfriars Academy
Proudly Part of the Shaw Education Trust
welcome from our
Executive Headteacher
” 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.”
– Jamie Campbell
Mission
Ethos & Values
At the heart of everything we do in our academy is the belief that students learn most effectively when they feel valued, when their individual learning challenges are recognized and supported, and when learning is engaging, creative, and meaningful. We foster an environment where students actively participate in their own educational journey.
Latest News
CdLS Awareness Day 2025
On Friday, our Exploratory Pathway students took part in a special day of learning and celebration for Cornelia de Lange Syndrome (CdLS) Awareness Day. The students explored what CdLS is and enjoyed a range of themed activities that promoted awareness and inclusion....
Pathways
Our academy offers three tailored pathways to support every student’s learning journey.
The Immersive Pathway is designed for students who benefit from multi-sensory, structured experiences that encourage engagement, interaction, and communication development.
The Exploratory Pathway provides a balanced curriculum combining diverse subjects and therapy sessions, focused on building early literacy, numeracy, social skills, and confidence, with opportunities for external accreditation.
The Questioning Pathway centers on self-discovery and inclusiveness, helping students develop confidence through curiosity, critical thinking, and greater self-awareness.
How do we meet the needs of our diverse student population?
Immersive Pathway
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Exploratory Pathway
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Questioning Pathway
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Ofsted 2023
“The leadership team has maintained the outstanding quality of education in the school since the last inspection.”
Calendar
Our Upcoming Curricular Events & Activities
1st
September
Staff INSET Day
Staff INSET day. School is only open for staff training and is closed to students.
2nd
September
Staff INSET Day
Staff INSET day. School is only open for staff training and is closed to students.
3rd
September
School re-opens for Students
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Blackfriars Academy
We Have Vacancy!
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