Abbot's Way School | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026
Abbot's Way School
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Abbot's Way School
- Middle Deemed Primary
- Meare BA6 9SR
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Does the school meet the independent school standards? | Yes |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders prioritised pupils knowing how to read and having positive attitudes towards reading.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum builds on pupils鈥� prior learning but needs better sequencing and alignment with what pupils already know.
Areas Needing Improvement: Curriculum leaders need to design high-quality plans to reduce inconsistencies across subjects.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who require phonics support receive it via interventions.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils follow a broad curriculum. Inconsistencies exist in how well curriculum plans support progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, show respect but occasionally lack enthusiasm when work lacks challenge.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND receive high-quality specialist support. Academic targets are less precise.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Focuses well on pupil safety; bullying is rare.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders review concerns and take appropriate action to ensure safety.
Parent Feedback: Parents overwhelmingly agree that the school plays a vital role for pupils.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils enjoy the school鈥檚 impressive natural grounds.
Extracurricular Activities: The school provides an after-school club but does not extend to deliberate development of talents.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers know pupils' interests well but need to raise expectations of what students can achieve.
Impact on Student Progress: Knowledgeable staff provide effective therapy sessions but academic targets need better alignment.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Inconsistencies in curriculum plan quality due to varying expertise among teachers.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Senior leaders need to ensure teachers implement curriculum plans well.
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Abbot's Way School is a Middle Deemed Primary, Co-Ed school located in Somerset, South West.
It has 39 students from age 7-16 yr.
Tuition fee 拢8,183 to 拢9,850 for the highest grade offered.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 1st Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
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