Abbot's Way School
Abbot's Way School is an independent special school in Glastonbury for pupils aged 7 to 16. It has 39 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Abbot's Way School is Requires Improvement, from an inspection in July 2022.
Ofsted inspection: July 2022.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 7-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | St Mary's Road Meare Glastonbury Somerset BA6 9SR |
| Phone | 01458397497 |
| Reference Number | 148006 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 39 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 64.1%
Girls: 35.9% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Abbot's Way School, which specializes in supporting pupils with specific learning needs, is on track to meet the independent school standards following proposed material changes that would allow them to extend their age range and increase student numbers. The school has crafted a curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its pupils, particularly those with education, health, and care plans. This curriculum emphasizes academic challenges and includes elements such as speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, and social skills development, indicating a strong commitment to holistic education.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 09 Jun 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 09 Jun 2022 | Additional inspection |
| 06 Oct 2021 | Standard inspection: |
| 26 Aug 2021 | Additional inspection |
| 10 Dec 2020 | Pre-registration inspection |
| 22 Jul 2020 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- Curriculum designed to meet individual learning needs.
- Strong leadership with experience in specialist education.
- Comprehensive assessment framework in place for student progress.
- Effective safeguarding policies and procedures.
- Good facilities including therapy rooms and outdoor spaces.
In 2025–26, 2.6% of pupils at Abbot's Way School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 97.4% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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What is Abbot's Way School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Abbot's Way School is Requires Improvement, from an inspection in July 2022.
When was Abbot's Way School last inspected by Ofsted?
Abbot's Way School was last inspected in July 2022.
How many pupils does Abbot's Way School have?
Abbot's Way School has 39 pupils on roll.
What age range does Abbot's Way School cover?
Abbot's Way School for pupils aged 7 to 16.
Where is Abbot's Way School?
Abbot's Way School is at St Mary's Road, Meare, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9SR.