Shortly after academy conversion, in January 2012, Freman yet again retained a good Ofsted grade, as did the sixth form. In March 2012 the school announced a decision to ban skirts because of concerns about skirt length.
Shortly after its conversion to an academy, Freman remained strong academically, securing a good Ofsted rating in January 2012, with the sixth form also achieving this standard. The following month, the school decided to prohibit skirts, citing concerns over their length.