Welcome to Blackfriars Academy
Proudly part of the Shaw Education Trust
Return to School
Students return to school on Thursday the 3rd September.
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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
Our Mission
Vision and values
The underlying philosophy that underpins all that we do in our academy is that students learn best when they feel valued, where their barriers to learning are understood and catered for, where learning is fun, creative and meaningful and where they are active participants in their learning journey.
Our team of fabulously committed and trained staff work alongside physiotherapists, speech therapists, medical and social agencies, working together to meet the needs of our students.
Our three pathways
Tailored learning paths to support every student's journey
Immersive Pathway
Designed for students who benefit from multi-sensory, structured experiences that encourage engagement, interaction and communication development.
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.
Questioning Pathway
Centers on self-discovery and inclusiveness, helping students develop confidence through curiosity, critical thinking, and greater self-awareness
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Blackfriars Academy
Current openings
Sorry, we are currently not recruiting for any vacancies
We would love you to join our Talent Pool so we can contact you when the right vacancy arises.
Telephone
(01782) 987 150
Address
Blackfriars Academy, Priory Road, Newcastle-under-lyme, ST5 2 TF
admin@blackfriars.set.org