The Abbey School Reading

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ISI Report
Key Finding

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.

Regulatory Compliance Inspection Summary
Educational Quality Inspection (FCI / EQI) Summary
  • The quality of the pupils’ academic and other achievements is excellent

  • The quality of the pupils’ personal development is excellent

School Info

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.

From the School
Greetings from our school. Being the head of a school like The Abbey is a huge honour for me; every day is unique and inspiring, and I feel privileged to work with the young women who will be influencing the world of tomorrow. The Abbey is a kind and inviting group of people, and each girl contributes her special skills, passions, and personality to create a vibrant, diverse, and inclusive community. We celebrate success in all its manifestations from the Nursery to the Sixth Form and beyond because there is a real desire to strive for the best intellectually and personally. The School has been at the vanguard of women's education for 130 years, and we are committed to empowering girls to become exceptional women who make a good difference in the world. Our girls have the opportunity to succeed, and they do so with an inner confidence developed from realising the value of independence as well as balance. We are a top-notch institution that offers a special and outstanding opportunity to any lady who enjoys learning. It will be a pleasure to meet you.
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Phase of Education
All-through All-through All-through
Type
Independent Schools Independent Schools Independent Schools
Snobe grade
D-
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C+
Ofset report
- Requires Improvement -
Age range
3-19 3-16 3-18
Gender
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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Secondary Exam Result

Exam Result Not Published

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 22.5 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% 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
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
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%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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%
A level exam result

Exam Result Not Published

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 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
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%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

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
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
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
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
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
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%
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Holidays Date
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
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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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The 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.

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