Natural landmarks · West Midlands
Blackfriars School
In or near Silverdale.
Blackfriars School — a school heritage in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Stoke-on-Trent · 3.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Blackfriars School is a school heritage located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.
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Official information
Blackfriars Academy is an educational institution that provides personalized education for students with special needs. It focuses on breaking down barriers to learning and supports students in various areas including communication, cognition, social-emotional health, and physical disabilities.
Place summary
Blackfriars School is located in the West Midlands. It is notable for its historical significance and educational role within the region. Further details regarding its architectural style or designation are not provided.
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Background
History
Blackfriars Academy opened in September 1960. It was granted High Performing Specialist Status in February 2006. One of the first Beacon Schools, the school is also part of the Leading Edge Partnership programme. It is also integrated into the community due to its Technology College status. In October 2014, the school converted to academy status as part of the Shaw Education Trust, and the school was then renamed Blackfriars Academy.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 53.0082, -2.2318
- County
- Staffordshire
- District
- Newcastle-under-Lyme
- Parish
- Newcastle-under-Lyme, unparished area
- Postcode
- ST5 2TF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newcastle-under-Lyme
- Established
- 1960
- Nearest railway station
- Stoke-on-Trent — 3.4 km
- Official site
- www.bcfederation.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q4922912 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Blackfriars Academy (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Blackfriars School?
- Blackfriars School is in Staffordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode ST5 2TF), in the parish of Newcastle-under-Lyme, unparished area.
- What is Blackfriars School?
- Blackfriars School — a school heritage in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Blackfriars School?
- The nearest railway station is Stoke-on-Trent, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode ST5 2TF.
- When was Blackfriars School built?
- Built or established in 1960.
- Is Blackfriars School free to visit?
- Yes, Blackfriars School is free to enter.
- How do I get to Blackfriars School?
- The nearest railway station is Stoke-on-Trent, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ST5 2TF.