Abbot's Way School
Somerset, South West · BA6 9SR
Abbot's Way is a notably small independent school in Somerset, with around 40 pupils on roll across its mixed intake. Its intimate scale shapes the experience here, allowing close attention in a setting far removed from the larger independent norm. Entry is at age 11, including via the 11+, and the school is inspected by the ISI. Around 7.5 per cent of pupils receive SEN support, and the school is led by joint heads Hellen Papworth and Gareth Wright.
40
Pupils
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 40
- Location
- Somerset, South West
- Website
- www.abbotswayschool.co.uk
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Hellen Papworth and Gareth Wright
Latest results
Attainment 8
19.7
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Pupils work towards GCSE qualifications. Results sit well below national benchmarks: the average Attainment 8 score is 19.7, against a national average of 46.9, and no pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths, compared with a national figure of 47 per cent. Families considering the school will want to weigh these outcomes carefully and discuss with the heads how individual pupils are supported.
Sixth form
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 7.5%
- EHC plans
- 92.5%
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- Last inspected
- 25 November 2025
The last word
A very small independent school where the personal scale is the defining feature; the headline academic figures fall considerably short of national averages.
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Abbot's Way School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Abbot's Way School located?
Abbot's Way School is located at St Mary's Road, Meare, Glastonbury, BA6 9SR.
What type of school is Abbot's Way School?
Abbot's Way School is an independent (fee-paying) school in South West.
How many pupils attend Abbot's Way School?
Abbot's Way School has approximately 40 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.