The Abbey School
| Type | Special School / Academy special converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Menin Way Farnham Surrey GU9 8DY |
| Phone | 01252725059 |
| Reference Number | 146255 |
The Abbey School demonstrates outstanding performance across all areas, including the quality of education, behavior and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. The school provides a nurturing environment paired with high academic expectations, ensuring that all students, including those with special educational needs, are well-supported. Pupils are engaged and motivated, taking pride in their achievements and strong relationships within the school community. Vocational courses and extensive extracurricular opportunities further prepare pupils for success beyond school. This inspection marks the school's first formal inspection since converting to an academy special converter, continuing its legacy of excellence.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 157 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 68.79%
Girls: 31.21% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 42% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 7% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 24 | 10 | 34 |
| 8 | 23 | 10 | 33 |
| 9 | 21 | 12 | 33 |
| 10 | 25 | 9 | 34 |
| 11 | 15 | 8 | 23 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 79% |
| White, Other | 3.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.9% |
| White & Asian | 1.9% |
| Indian | 1.9% |
| Asian, Other | 1.9% |
| Unclassified | 1.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.3% |
| African | 1.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 04 Jun 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 04 Jun 2024 | School inspection: |
| 06 Dec 2022 | School inspection |
| 12 Sep 2018 | Academy conversion letter |
| 21 Jun 2016 | Short inspection |
| Previously as The Abbey School | |
| 21 Jun 2016 | Short inspection |
| 03 Jul 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Jul 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 16 May 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 16 May 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Nov 2000 | Full inspection |
| 13 Nov 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Exceptional quality of education with high academic expectations.
- Strong relationships and mutual respect between staff and pupils.
- Wide and varied curriculum that raises pupils' aspirations.
- Effective communication support for all pupils.
- Meticulous plans for holistic development complement academic achievement.
- Outstanding support for disadvantaged pupils to access enrichment opportunities.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.9 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 0% |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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