Abbey School Catchment Area
Abbey School is a academy special sponsor led not applicable school in Rotherham , serving pupils aged 5–19, with 234 pupils, and a capacity of 205 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
5–19
Age range
234
Pupils
205
Capacity
114%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2019
Abbey School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Abbey School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Rotherham. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Rotherham before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Rotherham catchment area documents →Abbey School — School Information
- Full address
- Little Common Lane, Kimberworth, Rotherham, S61 2RA
- Local authority
- Rotherham
- School type
- Academy special sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 5–19 years
- Free school meals
- 54.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 142768
Other Not applicable Schools in Rotherham
If Abbey School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Rotherham are the next closest alternatives.
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Kelford School Catchment Area
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Abbeywood School Catchment Area
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The Willows School Catchment Area
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Frequently Asked Questions — Abbey School
Is Abbey School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Abbey School currently has 234 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 205 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Abbey School? ▾
Admission to Abbey School is managed by Rotherham. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Abbey School cover? ▾
Abbey School is a not applicable school in Rotherham, serving pupils aged 5–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Abbey School? ▾
Abbey School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.