Abbey School
Other · Academy special sponsor led · Ages 5–19 · Rotherham
Abbey School is an other 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.
Key facts
- Address
- Little Common Lane, Kimberworth, Rotherham, S61 2RA
- Type
- Academy special sponsor led
- Phase
- Other
- Ages
- 5–19
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- 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.
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Nearby 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