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 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 145 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 66.21%
Girls: 33.79% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 39.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.9% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 22 | 12 | 34 |
| 8 | 21 | 12 | 33 |
| 9 | 24 | 9 | 33 |
| 10 | 16 | 8 | 24 |
| 11 | 13 | 8 | 21 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 81.4% |
| White, Other | 3.4% |
| Indian | 2.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.1% |
| Asian, Other | 2.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.4% |
| White & Asian | 1.4% |
| Unclassified | 1.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.4% |
| African | 0.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-07-04 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-04 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2022-12-06 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2018-09-12 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| 2016-06-21 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2012-07-03 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-03-11 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-05-16 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-11-13 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2016-06-21 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2012-07-03 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-03-11 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-05-16 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-11-13 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| -1.57 | Unlock | Unlock |
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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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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Menin Way, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 8DY |
0.05 miles |
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0.23 miles |
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St Andrew's Church of England Infant School
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0.77 miles |
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Highfield South Farnham School
Weydon Lane, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 8QH |
0.82 miles |
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Potters Gate CofE Primary School
Potters Gate, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7BB |
1 miles |
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Barfield Prep School
|
1.29 miles |
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St Peter's CofE Primary School
Little Green Lane, Wrecclesham, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 8TF |
1.42 miles |
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William Cobbett Primary School
Weybourne Road, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 9ER |
1.6 miles |
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Badshot Lea Village Infant School
Badshot Lea Road, Badshot Lea, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 9LE |
1.76 miles |
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Folly Hill Infant Academy
Coniston Drive, Folly Hill, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 0DB |
1.77 miles |
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Edgeborough School
84 Frensham Road, Farnham, GU10 3AH |
1.86 miles |
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Hale Nursery & Primary Academy
Upper Hale, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 0LR |
1.97 miles |
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Waverley Abbey CofE Junior School
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2.02 miles |
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All Saints CofE Aided Infant School
Tilford Road, Tilford, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 2DA |
2.32 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Bridge Road, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 3DD |
2.32 miles |
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Park Primary School
Gloucester Road, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 3SL |
2.33 miles |
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St Michael's Church of England Controlled Infant School
Park Road, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 3PU |
2.39 miles |
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St Michael's Church of England Controlled Junior School
Church Lane East, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 3SS |
2.51 miles |
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Rowledge Church of England Controlled Primary School
School Road, Rowledge, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 4BW |
2.59 miles |
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Wellington Community Primary School
Alexandra Road, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 1QJ |
2.82 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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The Ridgeway School
14 Frensham Road, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 8HB |
0.64 miles |
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Weydon School
Weydon Lane, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 8UG |
1.37 miles |
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Hale Reeds, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 9BN |
1.54 miles |
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All Hallows Catholic School
Weybourne Road, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 9HF |
1.81 miles |
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More House School
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2.18 miles |
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Frensham Heights School
Rowledge, Farnham, GU10 4EA |
2.5 miles |
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Alderwood School
Belle Vue Road, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU12 4RZ |
3.24 miles |
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Ash Manor School
Manor Road, Ash, Surrey, GU12 6QH |
3.26 miles |
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4.09 miles |
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Pathways Education
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4.51 miles |
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4.55 miles |