The short version
At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2019).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (114% full)
- 54% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy special sponsor led
- Ages
- 5–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 234
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 54.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Rotherham
- Trust
- NEXUS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Luci Windle
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Little Common Lane, Kimberworth, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S61 2RA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWinterhill School
Secondary · 581m away
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 655m away
Meadow View Primary School
Primary · 876m away
Blackburn Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Redscope Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
The Alternative Resource Centre
Pupil referral unit · 1.2km away
Kimberworth Community Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Kelford School
Special school · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Abbey School's Ofsted rating?
Abbey School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Abbey School?
Abbey School currently has 234 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Abbey School take?
Abbey School caters for pupils aged 5 to 19.
Where is Abbey School?
Abbey School is in Rotherham, S61 2RA, in the Rotherham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Abbey School have a sixth form?
Yes, Abbey School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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