Ofsted: Outstanding

The Abbey School

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personMr David Jackson

corporate_fareWEYDON MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

location_onFarnham, GU9 8DY

language Visit Website phone 1252725059

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2024

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Students

133

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Attainment 8

0.9

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GCSE Rank

#111 in Surrey

#4,547 of 4,663 nationally

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The Abbey School is a Academy special converter school in Farnham, serving ages 11-16. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade.

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School Summary

The Abbey School is an academy special converter in Farnham, Surrey, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of WEYDON MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 157 pupils on roll, of whom 43% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 0.9, placing the school #111 in Surrey and #4,547 of 4,663 nationally. 0.00% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Outstanding, behaviour and attitudes Outstanding, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Outstanding.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 7.9:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 5.7 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

0.9

Grade 5+ E&M

0.00%

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS0.05

2024

Progress 8 Score

-1.57

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS0.05

2023

Progress 8 Score

-1.49

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

2.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.13

2022

Progress 8 Score

-1.92

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.08

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-1.78

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

1.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.08

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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

100%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)100%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)10%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

86%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)96%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

04 June 2024

Inspection Report

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06 December 2022

Inspection Report

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12 September 2018

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2024-06-04

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

Outstanding

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Outstanding

2012-07-03

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2009-03-11

None EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

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

8.3%per term

warning Above Average

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.9%(3 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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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 157 pupils. During this period, there were 13 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 8.3%, which is above 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)	157	13	8.3%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	157	5	3.2%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	140	4	2.9%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	145	2	1.4%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	145	8	5.5%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	133	0	0.0%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	133	2	1.5%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	131	2	1.5%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	121	0	0.0%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	120	1	0.8%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	121	0	0.0%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	111	0	0.0%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	111	0	0.0%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	111	0	0.0%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	108	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	108	1	0.9%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	108	4	3.7%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	108	0	0.0%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	107	1	0.9%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	107	2	1.9%	3.8%	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.

Speech, Language & Communication 49 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 33 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 30 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 17 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 10 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 6 pupils

Physical Disability 5 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 4 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 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.

95.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

95.0%Positive

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

19.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree64%

agree33%

disagree2%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree52%

agree41%

disagree3%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree51%

agree16%

disagree7%

don't know2%

not applicable25%

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

yes100%

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

strongly agree70%

agree25%

disagree5%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree48%

agree43%

disagree7%

don't know3%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree57%

agree36%

disagree7%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree49%

agree48%

disagree3%

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

strongly agree57%

agree41%

disagree2%

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

strongly agree52%

agree41%

disagree5%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree66%

agree30%

disagree3%

don't know2%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes95%

no5%

School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

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.

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

Staffing

Teacher Turnover