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Abbey School for Exceptional Children

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Abbey School for Exceptional Children

10-12 Abbey Square, Chester, CH1 2HU

Independent school · Ages 4–19 · Mixed

Inspection
ISI inspected

Academic picture

A headline school result is not available here. Check the detailed results and the school's own published information.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

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

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

46.0

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/24Not available46.4
2024/25Not available46.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/24Not available0.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

The Queen's School
0.44 km away · Other independent school
Chester International School
0.85 km away · Studio schools
Good
Queen's Park High School
0.97 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
The Catholic High School, Chester
1.65 km away · Academy converter
Good
Maple Grove School
1.78 km away · Other independent special school

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About Abbey School for Exceptional Children

Abbey School for Exceptional Children is a secondary school in Cheshire West and Chester. According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 27 responses), 82% of parents would recommend this school. The school has around 108 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: 10-12 Abbey Square, CH1 2HU | More schools in Cheshire West and Chester

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Frequently asked questions about Abbey School for Exceptional Children

What do parents say about Abbey School for Exceptional Children?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 27 responses): 82% of parents would recommend Abbey School for Exceptional Children.
Where is Abbey School for Exceptional Children located?
Abbey School for Exceptional Children is a secondary school in Cheshire West and Chester (CH1 2HU).
How many pupils attend Abbey School for Exceptional Children?
Abbey School for Exceptional Children has around 108 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Abbey School for Exceptional Children with other schools?
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