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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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