MixedIndependentBoarding

Abbotsholme School

Uttoxeter, Derbyshire, East Midlands · ST14 5BS

Founded in 1889, Abbotsholme is a small independent school set in the Derbyshire countryside near Uttoxeter, taking pupils from age two right through to eighteen with boarding available. With around 220 on roll, including 48 in the sixth form, it offers an intimate setting where roughly a third of pupils receive SEN support. Its rural character is reflected in an unusual breadth of provision that includes equestrian alongside more conventional sports. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school 'good' overall and judged personal development 'excellent', though it should be noted the most recent inspection found compliance standards not met, which prospective families will want to discuss directly with the school.

220

Pupils

good

ISI

£25,185

Day fees / yr

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Overview & data

Gender: Mixed
Type: independent (fee-paying) school
Age range: 2-18
Pupils: 220
Location: Uttoxeter, Derbyshire, East Midlands
Website: www.abbotsholme.co.uk
Telephone: 01889 590217

Entrance & admissions

Entry age: 11

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Headteacher

Head Mrs Amy Thornton

Latest results

Attainment 8

32.4

National average 46.9

GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)

National average 47%

Teaching & academics

Academic attainment sits below national benchmarks: the Attainment 8 score of 32.4 trails the national average of 46.9, and the school's published figure for pupils achieving grade 5 or above in English and Maths is 0% against a national average of 47%. These outcomes should be weighed against the high proportion of pupils on SEN support and the school's small size, where individual cohorts can vary considerably. Pupils can pursue GCSEs, A-levels, BTECs and the EPQ, with Business Studies popular at both GCSE and sixth form and a wide GCSE menu spanning the sciences, humanities, languages and creative subjects.

Sixth form

Sixth-form pupils: 48

Popular A-level subjects

Business Studies

Qualifications offered

GCSEA-levelBTECEPQ

Learning support & SEN

SEN support: 30.45%
EHC plans: 1.82%

Arts & extracurricular

Languages

Spanish

Popular GCSE subjects

SpanishSocial Science: CitizenshipPhysicsPhysical Education/Sports StudiesHistoryGeographyEnglish LiteratureEnglish LanguageDesign & TechnologyChemistryBusiness StudiesBiologyArt & Design (Photography)Art & Design (Fine Art)

Sport

Main sports

CricketHockeyEquestrian

Beyond the classroom

Sport carries a distinctive countryside flavour, with cricket, hockey and equestrian among the main offerings. Spanish is taught as a modern language. The rural campus and full boarding provision underpin a programme suited to families looking for an outdoor, hands-on environment.

Ethos & heritage

Founded: 1889
Boarding: Yes

Money matters

Day fees (per year): £10,170 - £25,185
Boarding fees (per year): £20,985 - £44,313

Inspection reports

ISI rating: good
ISI personal development: excellent
Last inspected: 16 April 2024

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The last word

A small, characterful boarding school with strong personal development and an outdoorsy ethos, best suited to families who value pastoral support and individual attention over headline exam tables.

The Passmate verdict