Abbey School
Academy special sponsor led · Ages 5–19 · Rotherham
Abbey School is a special school in Rotherham for ages 5–19 (academy special sponsor led). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Standards maintained, from the inspection on 26 March 2025.
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Key facts
- Address
- Little Common Lane, Kimberworth, Rotherham, S61 2RA
- Type
- Academy special sponsor led
- Ages
- 5–19
- Council
- Rotherham
- Pupils on roll
- 238 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 54.2% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.9
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Standards maintained Inspected 26 March 2025
Strengths
- “Pupils are proud to attend this exceptional school.”
- “Pupils know that staff care for them deeply and that there is always an adult there for them when needed.”
- “Consequently, pupils love their time in school and behave extremely well.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 19 May 2025 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 0% | 62% |
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 0% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 6 | 46 |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
What a pass unlocks for Abbey School
- Earlier exam results, 2022/23 to 2023/24
- Where pupils go after they leave
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Nearby special, independent and other schools
Straight-line distance, in Rotherham.
- Kelford School 0.8 mi School remains Good
- Rotherham Aspire 3.2 mi School remains Good
- Newman School 3.6 mi No Ofsted grade
- Milton School 5.2 mi No Ofsted grade
- Abbeywood School 6.6 mi No Ofsted grade
- The Willows School 6.8 mi No Ofsted grade
- Hilltop School 7.5 mi Standards maintained
- Elements Academy 9.3 mi Not judged