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The Abbey School
Menin Way, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 8DY, Surrey
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
56.8 / 100
Top 43%
Better than 57% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
157
Capacity
170
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this school demonstrates a strong commitment to educational excellence. However, it faces challenges in GCSE performance, as evidenced by a low Attainment 8 score and no students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Parents may want to consider these academic outcomes alongside the school's positive Ofsted evaluation when making their decision.
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Last inspected: 4 June 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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. | 0.9 | 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British79.0%
White Other3.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Asian Other1.9%
Asian Indian1.9%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Black Other1.3%
Black African1.3%
Asian Pakistani1.3%
Asian Bangladeshi1.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.6%
Mixed Other0.6%
Other0.6%
traveller_irish0.6%
Location
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51.20916, -0.78471 · GU9 8DY
School details
Local authoritySurrey
RegionSouth East
URN146255
School typeAcademy special converter
Websitewww.abbey.surrey.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Abbey School rated by Ofsted?
The Abbey School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 June 2024.
Is The Abbey School a good school?
The Abbey School scores 56.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 43% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Abbey School in GCSEs?
The Abbey School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 0.9. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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