Abbey School

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Performance Score

Overall school rating

100

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome

100.0

/ 100 normalized

Weight: 100.0%

Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

Progress 8 score 40.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

Progress 8 score 25.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score 20.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
Continue in education or training 20.0%
Sustained employment 20.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

Continue in education or training 40.0%
Sustained employment 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding

Overall effectiveness: Outstanding
Last inspected: 9 May 2019
Previous grade: Good
Quality of education: 9
Behaviour & attitudes: 9
Personal development: 9
Leadership & management: Outstanding
Safeguarding: Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS

Address: Little Common Lane

Kimberworth

Rotherham, S612RA
Phone: 1709740074
Website: abbeyschool.org

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS

URN: 142768
Type: Academy special sponsor led
Phase: Special
Address: Little Common Lane, Kimberworth, Rotherham, S61 2RA
Website: www.abbeyschool.org
Age range: 5-19
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Does not apply
School status: Open
Trust/MAT: NEXUS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity: 205 pupils
Setting: Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form: Yes
Nursery: No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils: 218
Free School Meals: 54.8% (119 pupils)
Special Educational Needs: 99.5% (217 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate: 90.6%; Good
Persistent Absence: 27.8%; Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size: 8 pupils; Excellent
Pupils per Year Group: 15; Average across all year groups
Total School Size: 218 pupils; 5-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Inspire, Believe, Achieve"

Courage Respect Attitude Heart

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Abbey Man Club Worry Club

Facilities

Climbing frame for upper school Classroom pets Library

Curriculum Highlights

The #teamabbey Curriculum centers wellbeing, academic achievement and enterprise and employability. Preparation for Adulthood outcomes include Employment, Independent Living, Community Inclusion and Health. Rosenshine's Principles guide instruction. Compass Tool self-assessment shows how we meet the Gatsby Benchmarks. Top 5 Reads and Lion Leader Readers are featured in the reading spine. STEAM Street integrates careers education and real-world enterprise into learning.

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

SEND Provision

All pupils have an Education Health Care Plan (EHCP); the school emphasizes personalised SEND support and describes its wellbeing and safeguarding approach, including a focus on 'relentless family champions' aiding pupils.

Admissions Criteria

Places are limited as pupil numbers exceed planned capacity; admissions process is described in the admissions materials; potential reasons for refusing a place include suitability, peer group, academic attainment, curriculum and use of resources; information is shared with the placing local authority SEND team.