The Abbey School

About The Abbey School

The Abbey School is an academy special converter in Farnham, Surrey, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 157 pupils on roll. It is part of WEYDON MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (4 June 2024) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 1.8 (2025/26). 41.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 7.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Surrey →

School Type

Academy special converter

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

157 / 170 (92%)

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

4 June 2024

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Menin Way, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 8DY

Phone

01252725059

Headteacher

David Jackson

Website

www.abbey.surrey.sch.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Abbey School?

The Abbey School is an academy special converter in Farnham, Surrey, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does The Abbey School have?

The Abbey School has 157 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Abbey School's Ofsted rating?

The Abbey School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (4 June 2024).

How does The Abbey School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Abbey School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 1.8 in 2025/26.

Is The Abbey School part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Abbey School is part of WEYDON MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is The Abbey School?

The Abbey School is located at Menin Way, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 8DY.