The Abbey School
URN: 146255 • Farnham GU9 8DY
Overview
- Name
- The Abbey School
- URN
- 146255
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- WEYDON MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 66.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- David Jackson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01252725059
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Menin Way, Farnham GU9 8DY
Summary
The Abbey School is a mixed academy special converter located in Farnham, Surrey, catering to students aged 11-16 with learning difficulties and additional needs. With a current enrolment of 157 pupils, the school has a capacity for 170. It serves a diverse student body, including many with autism, and draws students from various local authorities, including Surrey, Hampshire, and London Boroughs.
The school is committed to providing a personalised education, tailoring teaching approaches to meet the diverse abilities of each student. This includes a focus on academic, therapeutic, vocational, and life skills, ensuring that all students can thrive in their learning journeys. The Abbey School prides itself on maintaining high standards in both its educational offerings and its facilities, which have recently undergone significant investment to enhance the learning environment.
As a member of the Weydon Multi Academy Trust, The Abbey School fosters a strong sense of community and collaboration among staff, students, and families. The ethos of the school centres on the belief that every student matters, with decisions made in their best interests to promote health, safety, and independence.
The school is committed to providing a personalised education, tailoring teaching approaches to meet the diverse abilities of each student. This includes a focus on academic, therapeutic, vocational, and life skills, ensuring that all students can thrive in their learning journeys. The Abbey School prides itself on maintaining high standards in both its educational offerings and its facilities, which have recently undergone significant investment to enhance the learning environment.
As a member of the Weydon Multi Academy Trust, The Abbey School fosters a strong sense of community and collaboration among staff, students, and families. The ethos of the school centres on the belief that every student matters, with decisions made in their best interests to promote health, safety, and independence.
Useful links
- Weydon Multi Academy Trust (other)
- High Visibility Version (other)
- Ofsted, Pupil Premium, Safeguarding & other key information (other)
- Student Area (other)
- Online safety/Report harmful content (other)
- Staff Area (other)
- Get Directions (other)
- Train to Teach InformationThe i2i Partnership is an alliance of highly successful secondary schools in Sur...Read More (other)
- LinkedInThe Abbey is Linked InRead More (other)
- START Careers Programme (other)
Nearby alternatives
- The Ridgeway Community School (70.2)
- The Abbey School (68.9)
- More House School (68.4)
- The Ridgeway School (62.5)
- University for the Creative Arts (60.2)
Key details
- LA
- Surrey
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- WEYDON MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 158
- Pupils
- 157
- Boys
- 108
- Girls
- 49
- FSM %
- 42.00
- Open date
- 2018-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-06-05
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Surrey
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 157 | 108 | 49 | 158 | 42.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 145 | 96 | 49 | 146 | 39.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 120 | 80 | 40 | 134 | 37.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 120 | 80 | 40 | 134 | 37.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 111 | 74 | 37 | 104 | 35.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 108 | 72 | 36 | 104 | 34.30 |
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