[1] Previously a foundation school administered by Derbyshire County Council, Friesland School converted to academy status in June 2018 .

Friesland School offers GCSEs and BTECs as programmes of study for pupils,[2] while students in the sixth form have the option to study from a range of A Levels and further BTECs.

[3] Friesland School also specialises in performing arts, and operates Performing Arts Centre which hosts professional touring companies and local amateur dramatic groups as well as school productions, performances and recitals.

[4] Friesland School was rated 'Good' in their most recent Ofsted inspection in May 2015.

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