The Abbey School
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Academy special converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Surrey |
| Address | Menin Way, GU9 8DY |
| School Website | www.abbey.surrey.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 1252725059 |
| URN | 146255 |
School Census
| Total | 133 |
| Girls/Boys | 42/91 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 31.6%/68.4% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 5.3% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 45 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 0.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 04/06/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Outstanding.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 04/06/2024 | Outstanding |
| 03/07/2012 | Outstanding |
| 11/03/2009 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 04/06/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 03/07/2012 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 11/03/2009 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0.00% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0.00% |
| Entering EBacc | 0.00% |
| EBacc average point score | 0.05 |
| Progress 8 | -1.57 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 2.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0% |
| Entering EBacc | 0% |
| EBacc average point score | 0.13 |
| Progress 8 | -1.49 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 0.08 |
| Progress 8 | -1.92 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 74% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 72% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 11% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 7% |
| not applicable | 74% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 16% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 25% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 70% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 66% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 95% |
| no | 5% |
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 69% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 78% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 16% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 65% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 24% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 76% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| dont know | 2% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 4% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 69% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 73% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 94% |
| no | 6% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 81.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 79.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
Nearby Schools
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