Abbeywood is a smaller-than-average school. Most pupils are White British in origin and a few pupils are at the early stages of learning English as an additional language. The largest group of ethnic minority pupils is Polish. The proportion of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities is slightly above the national average, as is the proportion of pupils who have a statement of educational needs. The proportion known to be eligible for free school meals is above the national average. Early Years Foundation Stage provision is provided for children in the Nursery and Reception class. Pupils in Key Stage 1 are taught in mixed-age classes. There has been a significant change in the teaching staff since the last inspection, with only one third of the staff remaining. The school has achieved the national Healthy Schools status, Leading Parent Partnership Award, Artsmark Gold and Activemark.