Battle Abbey School
East Sussex, East Sussex, South East · TN33 0AD
Set in East Sussex, Battle Abbey School is a small independent that educates pupils from the age of two right through to eighteen, with boarding available alongside day places. With 472 on roll, including a sixth form of just over a hundred, it offers an intimate setting where staff are likely to know pupils well. The Independent Schools Inspectorate judged it good overall, while rating personal development as excellent, and compliance requirements were met. Around one in five pupils receives SEN support, suggesting a school accustomed to working with a range of learning needs.
472
Pupils
good
ISI
Free month · No card needed · Cancel anytime
Schools nearby
Open in Google Maps ↗Overview & data
- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 2-18
- Pupils
- 472
- Location
- East Sussex, East Sussex, South East
- Website
- http://www.battleabbeyschool.com
- Telephone
- 01424 772385
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
Want your child to win a place at Battle Abbey School?
Passmate builds a personalised practice plan from your target schools' exact 11+ topics - so every session moves your child closer to a place.
- Practice matched to Battle Abbey School's 11+ format
- See precisely where your child stands, topic by topic
- A profile of how they think - not just scores
Free month · No card needed
Headteacher
Head Mrs Hannah Blake
Latest results
Attainment 8
42.3
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Results sit below national benchmarks: the school's Attainment 8 score of 42.3 trails the national average of 46.9. Beyond GCSEs and A-levels, pupils can pursue BTEC qualifications and the Extended Project Qualification, giving some flexibility in how they study. The sixth form leans noticeably towards the sciences and mathematics, with Maths, Further Maths, Chemistry, Physics and Economics among the popular A-level choices, alongside Psychology, Religious Studies and Photography. French and Spanish are taught as modern languages.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 102
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 19.49%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Arts & extracurricular
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Beyond the classroom
Creative and performance subjects feature strongly at GCSE, with Drama and Theatre Studies, Music and Fine Art all on offer, and Physical Education available for those drawn to sport. The breadth of subjects points to a curriculum that balances academic and expressive interests.
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- Yes
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- good
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 11 December 2025
The last word
A small, all-through independent in East Sussex where strong personal development and a science-minded sixth form may appeal, though parents will want to weigh academic results carefully.
The Passmate verdict
Have you considered?
ISP School
South East
Marlborough House Vinehall
Robertsbridge, South East
Claremont School
St Leonards-on-Sea, South East
Mountfield Heath School
East Sussex, South East
Bexhill Independent Special School
Bexhill-on-Sea, South East
Headstart
Battle, South East
Battle Abbey School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Battle Abbey School located?
Battle Abbey School is located at High street, Battle, East Sussex, East Sussex, TN33 0AD.
What type of school is Battle Abbey School?
Battle Abbey School is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.
How many pupils attend Battle Abbey School?
Battle Abbey School has approximately 472 pupils on roll.
What is Battle Abbey School's inspection rating?
Battle Abbey School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "good" at its inspection on 11 December 2025.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.