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Abbey School

Abbey School, Rotherham
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Abbey School

Little Common Lane, Kimberworth, Rotherham, S61 2RA

A Outstanding-rated special school in Rotherham where 0% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Academy special sponsor led
Pupils
234
Ages
5-19
FSM
54.1%
Attainment 8
6.0
Ofsted
Outstanding
May 2019

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
0.0%
Writing
0.0%
Maths
0.0%
RWM Combined
0.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
6.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
0.0%
Basics 9-5
0.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available for 2 years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
0.62
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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Community & Reviews

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Location & Area

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About Abbey School

Abbey School is a secondary school in Rotherham, Rotherham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2019 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 28 responses), 96% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 6.0. The school has around 234 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Little Common Lane, Rotherham, S61 2RA | More schools in Rotherham

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Abbey School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2025 — Standards maintained
  2. May 2019 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Abbey School

What is Abbey School's Ofsted rating?
Abbey School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.
What do parents say about Abbey School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 28 responses): 96% of parents would recommend Abbey School.
What are Abbey School's latest exam results?
Abbey School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 6.0. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Abbey School located?
Abbey School is a secondary school in Rotherham, Rotherham (S61 2RA).
How many pupils attend Abbey School?
Abbey School has around 234 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Abbey School with other schools?
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