Abbeywood School
Rotherham, Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber · S66 8QN
Abbeywood School is a small independent school in Rotherham, with around 91 pupils on roll and a mixed intake from age 11. Led by Head Mrs Sarah Douglas and inspected by the ISI rather than Ofsted, it offers an intimate setting where classes are likely to be modest in size. Families considering the school should weigh its tight-knit scale against the wider attainment picture set out below.
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 91
- Location
- Rotherham, Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber
- Website
- www.witherslackgroup.co.uk
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Mrs Sarah Douglas
Latest results
Attainment 8
12.5
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
The school offers GCSE qualifications and admits pupils at 11 via an entrance assessment. Its published results sit well below national benchmarks: an Attainment 8 score of 12.5 against a national average of 46.9, and 0% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above in English and Maths, compared with 47% nationally. Parents are encouraged to discuss these figures directly with the school and to consider the profile of its current cohort.
Sixth form
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 0%
- EHC plans
- 100%
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
The last word
A small independent option in Rotherham with a personal scale, though published attainment figures fall notably short of national averages and warrant close scrutiny.
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Abbeywood School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Abbeywood School located?
Abbeywood School is located at Rother Way, Hellaby Industrial Estate, Hellaby, Rotherham, S66 8QN.
What type of school is Abbeywood School?
Abbeywood School is an independent (fee-paying) school in Yorkshire and the Humber.
How many pupils attend Abbeywood School?
Abbeywood School has approximately 91 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.