Located in Farnham, The Abbey School is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy special converter 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 157 pupils on roll, which is about 92% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 68.8% boys and 31.2% girls. Around 42.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 20.4%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (79%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 91% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (91%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 50% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Menin Way, Farnham, GU9 8DY |
| Website: | www.abbey.surrey.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01252725059 |
| School Type: | Academy special converter |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Surrey |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr David Jackson |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 146255 |
Ofsted inspection date: 04/06/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 170 |
| Number of Pupils: | 157 |
| Number of Boys: | 108 |
| Number of Girls: | 49 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 20.4% | 8.2% |
| White British | 79.00% | 124 |
| Other White | 3.20% | 5 |
| White and Asian | 1.90% | 3 |
| Other Asian | 1.90% | 3 |
| Indian | 1.90% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.90% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 1.30% | 2 |
| Pakistani | 1.30% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.30% | 2 |
| African | 1.30% | 2 |
| Other Black | 1.30% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 1.30% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.60% | 1 |
| Other Mixed | 0.60% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.60% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.60% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| 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.