The Abbey School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 4 June 2024

This exceptional school strikes a balance of providing nurturing care and academic ambition to enable all pupils to achieve their very best. From the moment pupils join, expert staff identify the specific help that pupils need to prepare them to lead fulfilling lives. Pupils enjoy a wide and varied curriculum that raises their aspirations and sets them on the right path. Pupils are enthusiastic in lessons, showing impressive levels of dedication to their work. They rise consistently to the high expectations that staff have of them. Warm, positive relationships between staff and pupils build on a secure foundation of mutual respect and care. Daily routines such as lining up and walking calmly around the school are consistent and managed very well by staff. The use of visual aids and symbols help pupils to understand expectations of them. Lessons are settled and orderly, meaning pupils can learn well. Pupils show respect and kindness towards one and other. They are immensely proud of the strong friendships that they make during their time in school. During social times, pupils enjoy an extensive range of exciting clubs such as basketball and film club. These clubs are fully accessible so that all pupils, including those with physical disabilities, participate.

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