The school does not meet all of the required standards in the schedule to the Education (Independent School Standards) Regulations 2014, and relevant requirements of the statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage, and associated requirements, and should take immediate action to remedy deficiencies as detailed below.
The quality of the pupils’ academic and other achievements is excellent
The quality of the pupils’ personal development is excellent
The Abbey School Reading is a All-through, Girls, Church of England school located in Berkshire, South East.
It has 1006 students from age 3-19 yr.
Tuition is £3,845 to £6,610 for the highest grade offered.
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The Abbey School Reading
Reading
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Reading
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Phase of Education | ||
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All-through | All-through | All-through |
Type | ||
Independent Schools | Independent Schools | Independent Schools |
Snobe grade | ||
D-
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C+
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Ofset report | ||
- | Requires Improvement | - |
Age range | ||
3-19 | 3-16 | 3-18 |
Gender | ||
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Girls | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
Student teacher ratio | ||
- | - | - |
Proficient Math | ||
- | - | - |
Proficient Read | ||
- | - | - |
Grade 5 or above GCSE | ||
- | - | - |
Grade 5 or above A Level | ||
- | - | - |
Day Fees | ||
£3,845 to £6,610 | - | £2,579 to £4,410 |
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Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
School scores | School | Description |
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Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
Attainment 8 score | 22.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
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Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 29.45% | 32.61% |
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 38.4% | 45.1% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
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Entering EBacc | 0% | 23.15% | 24.73% |
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 15.9% | 12.88% |
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 18.25% | 17.02% |
EBacc average points score | 1.28 | 3.17 | 2.95 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
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Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 94% | 90.4% |
Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 112 | 140 |
Pupils staying in education | - | 91.25% | 86.27% |
Further education college or other further education provider | - | 22% | 34.04% |
School sixth forms | - | 52.33% | 30.65% |
Sixth form colleges | - | 8.42% | 10.43% |
Other education destinations | - | 8.5% | 11.17% |
Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.17% | 1.99% |
Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.92% | 2.16% |
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
School scores | School | Description |
---|---|---|
Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
Attainment 8 score | 22.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
---|---|---|---|
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 24.11% | 29.11% |
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 31.47% | 43.21% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
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Entering EBacc | 0% | 17.47% | 25.64% |
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 13.79% | 11.36% |
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 15.32% | 16.36% |
EBacc average points score | 1.28 | 2.84 | 2.87 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
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Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 83.56% | 90.18% |
Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 111 | 134 |
Pupils staying in education | - | 79.33% | 84.02% |
Further education college or other further education provider | - | 18.44% | 33.35% |
School sixth forms | - | 45.11% | 31.04% |
Sixth form colleges | - | 4.89% | 8.49% |
Other education destinations | - | 11% | 11.16% |
Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.67% | 3.4% |
Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.67% | 2.77% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
School scores | School | Description |
---|---|---|
Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
Attainment 8 score | 15.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
---|---|---|---|
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 24.11% | 29.05% |
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 31.05% | 42.47% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
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Entering EBacc | 0% | 21.37% | 24.62% |
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 14.05% | 11.22% |
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 16% | 15.89% |
EBacc average points score | 1.4 | 2.89 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
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Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 73.44% | 84.85% |
Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 115 | 140 |
Pupils staying in education | - | 68.89% | 73.9% |
Further education college or other further education provider | - | 14.56% | 28.39% |
School sixth forms | - | 45.89% | 31.38% |
Sixth form colleges | - | 2.67% | 9.1% |
Other education destinations | - | 0.44% | 5.93% |
Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.78% | 2.96% |
Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.11% | 2.07% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
School scores | School | Description |
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Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
Attainment 8 score | 26.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
---|---|---|---|
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 28.84% | 29.39% |
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 35.05% | 42.95% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
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Entering EBacc | 0% | 21.63% | 25.15% |
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 16.58% | 14.59% |
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 17.05% | 16.14% |
EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
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Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 84.5% | 85.18% |
Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 128 | 144 |
Pupils staying in education | - | 45.25% | 58.14% |
Further education college or other further education provider | - | 19.63% | 30.57% |
School sixth forms | - | 56.13% | 31.99% |
Sixth form colleges | - | 1.63% | 9% |
Other education destinations | - | 1.75% | 5.74% |
Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.5% | 4.78% |
Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.25% | 2.47% |
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
A level Result | School | LA | England |
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Average points | 50.42 | 35.48 | 33.32 |
Average grade | A | - | - |
Average points (Best 3) | 50.58 | 32.74 | 32.38 |
Average Grade (Best 3) | A | - | - |
AAB or higher | 53.8% | 24.86% | 17.6% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
Students destinations | School | LA | England |
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Number of students | - | 96 | 249 |
Students staying in education | - | 61.71% | 60.55% |
Students entering apprenticeships | - | 3.86% | 4.99% |
Students entering employment | - | 16.29% | 17.76% |
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 10.29% | 10.72% |
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
A level Result | School | LA | England |
---|---|---|---|
Average points | 44.86 3 | 35.12 | 29.31 |
Average grade | B+ | - | - |
Average points (Best 3) | 44.73 3 | 32.52 | 28.56 |
Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
AAB or higher | 35.8% | 18.76% | 12.95% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
Students destinations | School | LA | England |
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Number of students | - | 108 | 232 |
Students staying in education | - | 57.86% | 57.19% |
Students entering apprenticeships | - | 7.57% | 7.79% |
Students entering employment | - | 20.29% | 21.04% |
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 9.86% | 8.82% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
A level Result | School | LA | England |
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Average points | 47.88 2 | 35.42 | 28.96 |
Average grade | A- | - | - |
Average points (Best 3) | 47.88 2 | 35.35 | 28.74 |
Average Grade (Best 3) | A- | - | - |
AAB or higher | 47.0% | 27.18% | 13.23% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
Students destinations | School | LA | England |
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Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
Students staying in education | - | 12.43% | 31.7% |
Students entering apprenticeships | - | 9.57% | 5.55% |
Students entering employment | - | 16.29% | 15.83% |
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.29% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
A level Result | School | LA | England |
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Average points | 45.78 | 28.61 | 26.65 |
Average grade | A- | - | - |
Average points (Best 3) | 45.75 | 29.35 | 27.68 |
Average Grade (Best 3) | A- | - | - |
AAB or higher | 42.1% | 17.56% | 12.55% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
Students destinations | School | LA | England |
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Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
Students staying in education | - | 14.71% | 36.42% |
Students entering apprenticeships | - | 6.43% | 6.39% |
Students entering employment | - | 22.43% | 20.09% |
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.29% | 4.24% |
Holidays | Date |
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Autumn Half Term Holidays | 23rd Oct 2023 To 27th Oct 2023 |
Winter Holidays | 21st Dec 2023 To 5th Jan 2024 |
Spring Half Term Holidays | 12th Feb 2024 To 16th Feb 2024 |
Spring Holidays | 29th Mar 2024 To 12th Apr 2024 |
Summer Half Term Holidays | 27th May 2024 To 31st May 2024 |
Summer Holidays | 25th Jul 2024 To 2nd Sep 2024 |
Terms | Dates |
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Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2023 To 22nd Oct 2023 |
Autumn Term-2 | 28th Oct 2023 To 20th Dec 2023 |
Spring Term | 6th Jan 2024 To 11th Feb 2024 |
Spring Term-2 | 17th Feb 2024 To 28th Mar 2024 |
Summer Term | 13th Apr 2024 To 26th May 2024 |
Summer Term-2 | 1st Jun 2024 To 24th Jul 2024 |
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Claim your school today FreeThe results of examinations at The Abbey School are excellent, with high attainment at A levels, IB, and GCSE.
Yes, pupils of all groups, including those with special needs, perform well academically.
The school does not meet all of the required standards in the Education (Independent School Standards) Regulations 2014, particularly in terms of safeguarding and staff checks.
The school needs to improve its approach to safeguarding and ensure that all required staff checks are conducted.