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Abbot Beyne School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Jamie Tickle

location_onBurton-on-Trent, DE15 0JL

language Visit Website phone 1283759007

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2017

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Students

790

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Attainment 8

39.4

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GCSE Rank

#42 in Staffordshire

#2,623 of 3,216 nationally

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Abbot Beyne School is a Voluntary controlled school secondary school in Burton-on-Trent, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Abbot Beyne School is a voluntary controlled school in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. The school has approximately 828 pupils on roll, of whom 33% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.4, placing the school #42 in Staffordshire and #2,623 of 3,216 nationally. 26.50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 11.1% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 12 A-level subjects. 47.7% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 15.0% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.18 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2017. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.9:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 3 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 5.4 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

39.4

Grade 5+ E&M

26.50%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)11.1%

Entering EBacc16.70%

EBacc APS3.24

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.27

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

38.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc3.60%

EBacc APS3.13

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.00

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc14%

EBacc APS3.58

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.55

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

37.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc8%

EBacc APS3.09

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc10%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.34

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc9%

EBacc APS3.51

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.02

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc14%

EBacc APS3.51

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)75%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment9%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment8%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.18

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*3.7%

Achieving A*–A15.0%

Achieving A*–B47.7%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate90.7%

A-level subjects offered12

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.16

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate97.20%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate93.80%

2022

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate94.6%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

11 October 2022

Inspection Report

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24 May 2017

Inspection Report

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25 November 2015

Inspection Report

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07 May 2015

Inspection Report

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25 September 2013

Inspection Report

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30 April 2013

Inspection Report

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11 November 2009

Inspection Report

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26 February 2009

Inspection Report

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11 July 2007

Inspection Report

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24 February 2003

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2017-05-24

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 2 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2015-11-25

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2015-05-07

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

5.7%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.6%(30 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

2pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 828 pupils. During this period, there were 47 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 5.7%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	828	47	5.7%	7.3%	2
2024/25 (Autumn term)	833	43	5.2%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	818	58	7.1%	7.4%	5
2023/24 (Spring term)	812	43	5.3%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	822	59	7.2%	8.2%	2
2022/23 (Summer term)	792	48	6.1%	6.6%	4
2022/23 (Spring term)	790	61	7.7%	6.4%	2
2022/23 (Autumn term)	797	63	7.9%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	780	46	5.9%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	777	83	10.7%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	780	43	5.5%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	759	62	8.2%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	769	23	3.0%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	781	87	11.1%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	773	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	773	65	8.4%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	771	90	11.7%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	753	40	5.3%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	756	73	9.7%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	760	23	3.0%	3.8%	2
2017/18 (Summer term)	753	39	5.2%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	751	32	4.3%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	744	20	2.7%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	694	15	2.2%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	697	17	2.4%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	697	17	2.4%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Moderate Learning Difficulty 45 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 33 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 19 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 18 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 15 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 14 pupils

Hearing Impairment 11 pupils

Physical Disability 3 pupils

Visual Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

91.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

92.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

18.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree48%

agree40%

disagree5%

strongly disagree1%

don't know6%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree32%

agree35%

disagree21%

strongly disagree7%

don't know5%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree40%

agree19%

disagree14%

strongly disagree4%

don't know5%

not applicable20%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes21%

no79%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree35%

agree12%

disagree29%

strongly disagree24%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree57%

agree31%

disagree6%

strongly disagree1%

don't know5%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree47%

agree36%

disagree6%

strongly disagree4%

don't know7%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree43%

agree43%

disagree7%

strongly disagree2%

don't know4%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree38%

agree57%

disagree4%

don't know1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree53%

agree41%

disagree2%

don't know4%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree40%

agree32%

disagree12%

strongly disagree4%

don't know12%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes86%

no14%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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