Blackfriars Academy (formerly Blackfriars School) is a mixed special school of approximately 200 pupils, covering an age range of 11 to 19,[1] with a range of physical, learning, medical and sensory needs who come from North and Central Staffordshire and the Unitary Authority of Stoke-on-Trent.

It was granted High Performing Specialist Status in February 2006.

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,[3] and the school was then renamed Blackfriars Academy.

The school's teams of staff consist of teachers, teaching assistants, physiotherapists, speech therapists, medical and social agencies and ancillary staff.