Abbotsholme - GCSE Results, Ofsted & School Info

The short version

Below-average GCSE results.

GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 32.4 vs national 43.8)
The school has significant spare capacity

Performance

DfE published data

Official DfE Results

2024-25 verified

Attainment 8

Average points across 8 GCSE subjects

32.4

11.4 vs national

English & maths (grade 5+)

Strong pass in both core subjects

EBacc entry

Academic subjects including a language

A-Level Average

Mean grade across subjects

C+

A-Level Value Added

Progress vs expected

+0.09

Band 3

Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25

Special Educational Needs

32% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.

Breakdown

With EHCP4

SEN support67

Source: DfE School Census

School details

Published data

Profile

Type: Other independent school
Ages: 2–20
Intake: Mixed

Numbers

Pupils: 220
Capacity: 63%
Admissions: Non-selective

Governance

Local authority: Derbyshire
Head: Mrs Charlotte Molloy (Headteacher)

Provisions

Sixth form: Yes
Nursery: Yes
Boarding: Boarding school

Inspection record

Official links

Inspection source identifiedISI

Independent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.

Location

Rocester, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 5BS

Rural setting

Google Maps Directions

Schools nearby

Within 2.5 km

The JCB Academy

Secondary · 1.1km away

Dove CofE Academy

Primary · 1.6km away

Ryecroft CofE Middle School

Middle deemed secondary · 1.6km away

Marston Montgomery Primary School

Primary · 1.8km away

All Saints CofE Academy Denstone

Primary · 2.7km away

Questions parents ask

Is Abbotsholme School a selective school?

No. Abbotsholme School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.

How many pupils attend Abbotsholme School?

Abbotsholme School currently has 220 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.

What ages does Abbotsholme School take?

Abbotsholme School caters for pupils aged 2 to 20.

Where is Abbotsholme School?

Abbotsholme School is in Uttoxeter, ST14 5BS, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.

Does Abbotsholme School have a sixth form?

Yes, Abbotsholme School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.

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