The Abbey School, based in Farnham, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a community special school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
The Abbey School currently has around 105 pupils on roll, which is about 101% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 75.2% boys and 24.8% girls. Around 26.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Menin Way, Farnham, GU9 8DY |
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| School Type: | Community special school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Surrey |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr David Jackson |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 125476 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 104 |
| Number of Pupils: | 105 |
| Number of Boys: | 79 |
| Number of Girls: | 26 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Farnham School Menin Way , GU9 8DY | 4out of 4 | 95 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Farnham Community Junior School Menin Way , GU9 8DY | - not rated | 95 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Polycarp's Catholic Primary School, Farnham Waverley Lane , GU9 8BQ | - not rated | 399 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Polycarp's Catholic Primary School Waverley Lane , GU9 8BQ | - not rated | 399 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE Controlled Infant School Upper Church Lane , GU9 7PW | - not rated | 1,345 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weydon School Weydon Lane , GU9 8UG | - not rated | 2,410 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weydon School Weydon Lane , GU9 8UG | 3out of 4 | 2,410 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnham Heath End Hale Reeds , GU9 9BN | 3out of 4 | 2,699 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnham Heath End School Hale Reeds , GU9 9BN | - not rated | 2,774 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnham Heath End School Hale Reeds , GU9 9BN | - not rated | 2,774 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farnham College Morley Road , GU9 8LU | - not rated | 662 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Abbey School Menin Way , GU9 8DY | - not rated | 0 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Abbey School Menin Way , GU9 8DY | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ridgeway Community School 14 Frensham Road , GU9 8HB | - not rated | 1,122 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ridgeway School 14 Frensham Road , GU9 8HB | 4out of 4 | 1,122 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's School 41 West Street , GU9 7DX | - not rated | 1,627 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.