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The Abbey School

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AcademyPrimary

The Abbey School

Ages1116
157 pupils
Outstanding· Jul 2024
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Details

Type

Academy Converter

Local Authority

Surrey

Academy Trust

WEYDON MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

Head Teacher

Mr David Jackson

Gender

Mixed

Admissions

Non-selective

Religious Character

Does not apply

Opened

September 2018

Website

www.abbey.surrey.sch.uk

Reference Number

146255

About This Data

  • School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.

Pupils

Summary

Total Pupils157 (92% of capacity)
Age Range11 – 16
GenderMixed
Boys / Girls69% / 31%
Free School Meals42.0%
English as Additional Language6.4%
SEN Support0.0%
SEN with EHCP100.0%
Overall Attendance91.0%
Persistent Absence20.4%

Class Sizes

Overall Average0.0
Key Stage 10.0
Key Stage 20.0

Total Pupils

Cohort Sizes

Year 734
Year 833
Year 933
Year 1034
Year 1123

Pupil Ethnicities

White British79.0%
White Other3.2%
White & Black Caribbean1.9%
White & Asian1.9%
Indian1.9%
Asian Other1.9%
White & Black African1.3%
Pakistani1.3%
Bangladeshi1.3%
African1.3%
Black Other1.3%
Unclassified1.3%
Traveller0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.6%
Mixed Other0.6%
Other0.6%

About This Data

  • Data sourced from the National School Census for 2024/25, collected each January.
  • This is not live data. For current availability of places, contact the school or local authority directly.
  • Capacity refers to the maximum number of pupils a school can accommodate. Schools may operate above or below capacity, and spare places may only be available in certain year groups.
  • Persistent absence means a pupil missed 10% or more of their possible sessions during the academic year. Absence rates during 2020–2022 were significantly higher due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Inspections

Ofsted Inspections

3 inspections on record

Current Rating
Outstanding· Jul 2024
  • 2024

    School Inspection

    4 July 2024

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    Outstanding

    Category Judgements

    CategoryJudgement
    Quality of educationOutstanding
    Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
    Personal developmentOutstanding
    Leadership and managementOutstanding

    AI-Generated Insights

    SEND
    2
    • Staff work with professionals to support pupils' needs.
    • Pupils take ownership of their learning and behaviour.
    Curriculum
    2
    • Curriculum matches pupils' aspirations and future goals.
    • Offers varied experiences to enhance learning and development.
    Leadership
    2
    • Leaders provide a clear and effective strategic direction.
    • Trustees and governors execute their roles well.
    Safeguarding
    2
    • Staff collaborate with professionals to ensure pupil safety.
    • Staff support families to create stable home environments.
    Pupil Progress
    2
    • Staff have high expectations that pupils consistently meet.
    • Personalised targets help pupils achieve their potential.
    Teaching Quality
    2
    • Staff use effective methods to develop pupils' communication.
    • Shared language ensures consistent support for learning.
    Personal Development
    2
    • Focus on both academic and life skills development.
    • Offsite trips help pupils develop essential life skills.
    Behaviour & Attendance
    2
    • Consistent routines and respectful behaviour are evident.
    • Pupils attend school regularly and value learning.

    Insights are generated by AI from the inspection report and may not be fully accurate.

  • 2023

    School Inspection

    31 January 2023

    View report
  • 2018

    Academy Conversion

    12 September 2018

    View report

About This Data

  • Inspection data is sourced from Ofsted, the official schools inspectorate for England.
  • Ratings may have changed since the last inspection. Always check the latest report for current information.
  • Some inspections (monitoring visits, academy conversions) do not result in a graded judgement.

GCSE Results

ResultSchoolLAEngland
Attainment 8 score246.346.9
Grade 5 or above in English and maths0.0%44.0%46.2%
Grade 4 or above in English and maths0.0%57.6%65.4%
Entering EBacc0.0%
EBacc average point score0.054.04.1
Progress 8
-1.57Below average

Pupils at this school made slightly less progress than similar pupils nationally

About This Data

  • Schools are ranked by their Attainment 8 score, which shows overall exam results. This data comes from the Department for Education performance tables.
  • Exam results and progress scores tell you different things. Imagine two children climbing a mountain: one starts at the bottom and climbs halfway up, while another starts a third of the way up and climbs another third. The second child climbed less distance but finished higher up. Exam results show where pupils finished (like height on the mountain), while progress scores show how far they've come since primary school (like distance climbed). Progress scores help you understand how much a school has helped pupils improve, regardless of where they started.

Workforce

Staff numbers and pupil-to-teacher ratios

Pupils per Teacher or Teaching Assistant

Shows how many children each teacher looks after on average. The lower line includes teaching assistants, giving you a better picture of the adult support available in classrooms.

Total Pupils

The number of children enrolled at this school over time. These figures come from financial records and may differ slightly from other pupil numbers on this site due to when data was collected.

Total Number of Teachers

The total teaching capacity at this school, including classroom teachers and senior staff who also teach. Part-time teachers are counted based on their working hours.

Teaching Assistants

Support staff who work directly with children in classrooms. This includes regular TAs, higher-level TAs with more responsibilities, and specialist support for children with additional needs.

Teachers with Qualified Teacher Status (%)

The percentage of teachers who have completed official teacher training in England. A higher percentage typically indicates a more experienced and formally trained teaching team.

Senior Leadership

The school's leadership team, including the headteacher, deputy heads and assistant heads. These staff manage the school and often still spend time in classrooms.

Non-classroom Support Staff and Auxiliary Staff

Office and admin staff who keep the school running smoothly, plus auxiliary staff like catering teams and site maintenance who look after the building and meals.

Total Headcount and Workforce

Two ways of counting staff: headcount shows total people employed (including part-timers), while workforce counts the equivalent number of full-time positions.

About This Data

  • Data sourced from the DfE School Workforce Census. Numbers may not match exactly other data shown on this site due to different collection timings within the academic year.
  • FTE = Full-time equivalent, representing the total working hours divided by standard full-time hours. Headcount = total number of individuals employed.
  • Senior leadership includes headteachers, deputy headteachers and assistant headteachers.
  • Teachers with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) have completed accredited initial teacher training in England.

Finances

2024/25

Income per Pupil (£)

In 2024/25 the revenue reserve was £217,600 or £1,386 p/pupil. Schools maintain reserves for unexpected costs, but these funds are ultimately meant to benefit pupils.

Expenditure per Pupil (£)

In 2024/25 the in-year balance was £112,823 or £719 p/pupil. A positive balance means the school had money left over, which goes into reserves for future use.

About This Data

  • Financial data comes from the DfE School Financial Benchmarking service. Schools report their income and spending each year.
  • Revenue reserve is the money a school has saved up over time. Schools keep reserves to cover unexpected costs, though funds are meant to benefit current pupils.
  • In-year balance shows whether a school spent more or less than it received in a single year. A positive balance means the school had money left over; a negative balance means it dipped into savings.

Contact Information

Address

Menin Way
Farnham
Surrey
GU9 8DY

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