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?

View Abbey School for Exceptional Children'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 Cheshire West and Chester.

Special schoolData as of May 2026

Abbey School for Exceptional Children

10-12 Abbey Square, Chester, CH1 2HU

Other independent special school

Pupils

108

Ages

4-19

Capacity

150

Inspected by ISI, not Ofsted

Since September 2023, ISI no longer awards an overall grade like Good or Outstanding. Read the school's latest report for compliance, significant strengths, and areas for improvement.

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Inspection

ISI inspected

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

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 (%)

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

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Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

Parent Reviews

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