Abbeywood School

URN: 146571 • Rotherham S66 8QN

Overview

Name
Abbeywood School
URN
146571
Type
Other independent special school
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Admissions
Selective
Trust
Private
Yes
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
59.1 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Sarah Douglas (since 2025)
Telephone
01709916900
Website
Visit
Address
Rother Way, Rotherham S66 8QN

Summary

Abbeywood School is an independent special school located in Rotherham, catering to mixed-gender pupils with special educational needs. With a current enrolment of 91 students and a capacity of 96, the school is part of the Witherslack Group, which is dedicated to transforming the lives of children and young people through tailored educational experiences.

The school offers a nurturing and inclusive environment where each child is at the centre of their learning journey. Highly qualified therapists and specialists provide in-house therapeutic support, ensuring that students receive the necessary assistance to thrive academically and personally. Abbeywood School focuses on empowering pupils to achieve their potential, with a commitment to fostering skills that lead to successful outcomes in further education, employment, or training.

Community engagement is a key aspect of Abbeywood School's ethos, with resources and support available for parents and carers. The school aims to create a supportive network, ensuring that families feel connected and informed throughout their child's educational experience.

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Key details

LA
Rotherham
Age range
8 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Not applicable
Trust
Capacity
96
Pupils
91
Boys
72
Girls
19
FSM %
Open date
2019-02-20
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-11-16
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
South Yorkshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 91 72 19 96
2024-09-11 81 65 16 96
2023-09-11 51 44 7 96 0.00
2022-09-11 51 44 7 96 0.00
2021-09-11 50 42 8 51
2020-09-11 30 26 4 50

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