Friesland School

Friesland School is a mixed-gender academy converter located in the town of Sandiacre, Nottinghamshire. It serves students aged 11-18 and currently enrolls approximately 1,235 pupils, just shy of its capacity of 1,323. The school is set in an urban environment and serves a diverse community, with 28.8% of students eligible for free school meals, indicating a varied socio-economic catchment. As a non-selective school, Friesland is committed to providing inclusive education to all students. The school does not have a religious character, reflecting a secular approach to education. Led by Headteacher Craig Patterson, Friesland School emphasizes a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere, where ambition, honesty, teamwork, and respect are central to its ethos.