Abbey School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary & Secondary
Post 16
Special school
PUPILS
218
AGES
5 - 19
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Academy special sponsor led

How Does The School Perform?

Outstanding
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(25/03/2025)
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97%
NATIONAL AVG. 93%
Happiness Rating

Ofsted Parent View

9.4:1
NATIONAL AVG. 19.9:1
Pupil/Teacher ratio
27.9%
NATIONAL AVG. 16.2%
Persistent Absence
9.2%
NATIONAL AVG. 22.8%
Pupils first language
not English
54.8%
NATIONAL AVG. 25.9%
Free school meals
0.5%
NATIONAL AVG. 14.1%
Pupils with SEN support
Little Common Lane
Kimberworth
Rotherham
S61 2RA
01709740074

School Description

Pupils are proud to attend this exceptional school. Pupils know that staff care for them deeply and that there is always an adult there for them when needed. Consequently, pupils love their time in school and behave extremely well. The school has extremely high aspirations for all pupils. There are no restrictions placed on what the school expects pupils to achieve. Pupils have numerous opportunities to develop their employability skills, as well as their independence and communication skills. Staff have a thorough understanding of pupils’ individual and complex needs. This, along with an ambitious curriculum, ensures that pupils are extremely well prepared for their next steps. Pupils’ personal development is woven through everything the school does. Pupils appreciate the impressive range of opportunities they are offered. These include inclusive sports opportunities such as netball, cricket, dance festivals and school trips. Pupils are keen to help others and support local charities. They regularly visit their community, where they use the local shops, libraries and museums, and support the elderly.

Abbey School Parent Reviews



96% Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree 79% Agree 18% Disagree 4% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>79, "agree"=>18, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 28 responses up to 28-03-2025
Strongly Agree 79% Agree 18% Disagree 4% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>79, "agree"=>18, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 28 responses up to 28-03-2025
Strongly Agree 68% Agree 32% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>68, "agree"=>32, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 28 responses up to 28-03-2025
My Child Has Not Been Bullied 79% Strongly Agree 0% Agree 7% Disagree 4% Strongly Disagree 4% Don't Know 7% {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>79, "strongly_agree"=>0, "agree"=>7, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>4, "dont_know"=>7} Figures based on 28 responses up to 28-03-2025
Strongly Agree 61% Agree 14% Disagree 18% Strongly Disagree 4% Don't Know 4% {"strongly_agree"=>61, "agree"=>14, "disagree"=>18, "strongly_disagree"=>4, "dont_know"=>4} Figures based on 28 responses up to 28-03-2025
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns 39% Strongly Agree 36% Agree 14% Disagree 11% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>39, "strongly_agree"=>36, "agree"=>14, "disagree"=>11, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 28 responses up to 28-03-2025
Strongly Agree 79% Agree 18% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 4% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>79, "agree"=>18, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>4, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 28 responses up to 28-03-2025
Strongly Agree 64% Agree 25% Disagree 7% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 4% {"strongly_agree"=>64, "agree"=>25, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>4} Figures based on 28 responses up to 28-03-2025
Strongly Agree 75% Agree 18% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 4% Don't Know 4% {"strongly_agree"=>75, "agree"=>18, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>4, "dont_know"=>4} Figures based on 28 responses up to 28-03-2025
Strongly Agree 61% Agree 25% Disagree 14% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>61, "agree"=>25, "disagree"=>14, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 28 responses up to 28-03-2025
Strongly Agree 71% Agree 18% Disagree 7% Strongly Disagree 4% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>71, "agree"=>18, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>4, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 28 responses up to 28-03-2025
Strongly Agree 68% Agree 18% Disagree 11% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 4% {"strongly_agree"=>68, "agree"=>18, "disagree"=>11, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>4} Figures based on 28 responses up to 28-03-2025
Strongly Agree 75% Agree 21% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 4% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>75, "agree"=>21, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>4, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 28 responses up to 28-03-2025
Yes 96% No 4% {"yes"=>96, "no"=>4} Figures based on 28 responses up to 28-03-2025

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