Abbey School
School summary
A small independent school in Torquay, Abbey School caters for children from their earliest years through to age eleven, with around 136 pupils on roll. Its compact size lends itself to a close-knit community where staff can know each pupil well. Led by Head Miss Fleur Greinig, the school takes a mixed, non-denominational approach. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated it good for both quality of education and pupils' personal development, though its most recent compliance check was not met, which is worth noting for families weighing up the school.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- good
- ISI personal development
- good
- Last inspected
- 21 November 2025
Teaching & academics
The ISI judged the quality of education at Abbey School to be good. Roughly 13 per cent of pupils receive SEN support, a sign that the school is set up to accommodate a range of learning needs within its small year groups.
Head · Miss Fleur Greinig
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 13.24%
- EHC plans
- 1.47%
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A small, all-through primary setting in Torquay with good academic and pastoral marks, though the unmet compliance finding is one for prospective parents to ask about directly.
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Abbey School 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.