Abbotsholme School
URN: 113003 • Uttoxeter ST14 5BS
Overview
- Name
- Abbotsholme School
- URN
- 113003
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 34.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Amy Thornton (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01889590217
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Rocester, Uttoxeter ST14 5BS
Summary
Abbotsholme School, located in Uttoxeter, Derbyshire, is an independent co-educational institution catering to pupils aged 2 to 20. Established in 1889, the school is set within a 140-acre campus, promoting a unique blend of outdoor education and academic excellence. With a current enrolment of 220 students and a capacity for 350, Abbotsholme prides itself on its small class sizes, allowing for tailored education that meets the individual needs of each pupil.
The curriculum at Abbotsholme is designed to foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and oracy skills, preparing students for future challenges. The school offers a diverse range of subjects and extracurricular activities, including sports and outdoor pursuits, which are integral to its holistic educational approach. The community atmosphere is enhanced by strong partnerships with parents, ensuring that each child is known and supported throughout their educational journey.
Abbotsholme's commitment to nurturing a sense of belonging is evident in its boarding provision, which encourages independence and builds lifelong friendships. The school’s ethos focuses on the personal development of each child, ensuring they feel secure, valued, and inspired to achieve their full potential.
The curriculum at Abbotsholme is designed to foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and oracy skills, preparing students for future challenges. The school offers a diverse range of subjects and extracurricular activities, including sports and outdoor pursuits, which are integral to its holistic educational approach. The community atmosphere is enhanced by strong partnerships with parents, ensuring that each child is known and supported throughout their educational journey.
Abbotsholme's commitment to nurturing a sense of belonging is evident in its boarding provision, which encourages independence and builds lifelong friendships. The school’s ethos focuses on the personal development of each child, ensuring they feel secure, valued, and inspired to achieve their full potential.
Useful links
- Abbotsholme Global (other)
- Get Directions (other)
- Book your place here (other)
- Greenhouse School Websites (other)
- Website design (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Loxley Hall School (50.1)
- Denstone College (47.2)
- Loxley Hall School (45.2)
- Riversholme School (37.5)
Key details
- LA
- Derbyshire
- Age range
- 2 - 20
- Boarders
- Boarding school
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 350
- Pupils
- 220
- Boys
- 102
- Girls
- 118
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1933-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Staffordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 220 | 102 | 118 | 350 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 230 | 121 | 109 | 350 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 298 | 152 | 146 | 350 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 298 | 152 | 146 | 350 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 314 | 150 | 164 | 350 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 345 | 158 | 187 | 350 | 0.00 |
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