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Abbey School
Little Common Lane, Kimberworth, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S61 2RA, Rotherham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
62.5 / 100
Top 38%
Better than 63% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
234
Capacity
205
Ages
5–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
114%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this school demonstrates a strong commitment to quality education, reflected in a high parent satisfaction rate of 96%. However, it faces challenges in academic performance, with no students achieving a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths at GCSE level. Despite these weaknesses, the positive feedback from parents suggests a supportive environment for students.
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Last inspected: 9 May 2019Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 6.0 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 0% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Parent View (28 responses)
★★★★4.1
Behaviour is good
100%
My child feels safe
96%
My child is happy
96%
I'd recommend this school
96%
School supports development
96%
My child makes good progress
93%
Good range of subjects
89%
School has high expectations
89%
Good range of extra-curricular
86%
Progress is communicated
86%
School keeps me informed
75%
School responds to concerns
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.0%
Asian Pakistani3.8%
Black African2.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Gypsy/Roma1.7%
White Other1.7%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Asian Other0.4%
Black Other0.4%
Mixed Other0.4%
Other0.4%
Location
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53.43630, -1.40618 · S61 2RA
School details
Local authorityRotherham
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN142768
School typeAcademy special sponsor led
Websitewww.abbeyschool.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Abbey School rated by Ofsted?
Abbey School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 May 2019.
Is Abbey School a good school?
Abbey School scores 62.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 38% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Abbey School?
Based on 28 Ofsted Parent View responses, Abbey School receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Abbey School in GCSEs?
Abbey School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 6.0. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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