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The Abbey School

The Abbey School, Farnham
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The Abbey School

Menin Way, Farnham, GU9 8DY

A Outstanding-rated special school in Farnham.

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Pupils
157
Ages
11-16
FSM
42.0%
Attainment 8
0.9
Ofsted
Outstanding
Jun 2024

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
0.9
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
0.05
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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About The Abbey School

The Abbey School is a secondary school in Farnham, Surrey. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 0.9. The school has around 157 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Menin Way, Farnham, GU9 8DY | More schools in Surrey

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Jun 2024 — Outstanding
  2. Dec 2022 — School remains Outstanding (Concerns) - S5 …
  3. Jul 2012 — Outstanding (predecessor: The Abbey School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The Abbey School

What is The Abbey School's Ofsted rating?
The Abbey School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are The Abbey School's latest exam results?
The Abbey School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 0.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Abbey School located?
The Abbey School is a secondary school in Farnham, Surrey (GU9 8DY).
How many pupils attend The Abbey School?
The Abbey School has around 157 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Abbey School with other schools?
View The Abbey School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Surrey.