The Abbey School
Academy special converter · Ages 11–16 · Farnham, Surrey
The Abbey School is a special school in Farnham, Surrey for ages 11–16 (academy special converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding, from the inspection on 4 June 2024.
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Key facts
- Address
- Menin Way, Farnham, GU9 8DY
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Ages
- 11–16
- Council
- Surrey
- Pupils on roll
- 171 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 41.5% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.2
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Outstanding Inspected 4 June 2024
Strengths
- “This exceptional school strikes a balance of providing nurturing care and academic ambition to enable all pupils to achieve their very best.”
- “From the moment pupils join, expert staff identify the specific help that pupils need to prepare them to lead fulfilling lives.”
- “Pupils enjoy a wide and varied curriculum that raises their aspirations and sets them on the right path.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 4 July 2024 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 0% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 0.9 | 46 |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
What a pass unlocks for The Abbey School
- Earlier exam results, 2022/23 to 2023/24
- Where pupils go after they leave
- Crime, sold prices and rents, broadband and transport around the school
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Straight-line distance, in Surrey.
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