| Abbey School | |
| Motto: | Inspire, Believe, Achieve |
| Type: | Special school |
| Address: | Little Common Lane |
| Location: | Kimberworth |
| City: | Rotherham |
| Postcode: | S61 2RA |
| County: | South Yorkshire |
| Country: | England |
| Coordinates: | 53.4363°N -1.4061°W |
| Local Authority: | Rotherham |
| Dfeno: | 372/7001 |
| Urn: | 142768 |
| Ofsted: | Yes |
| Capacity: | 61 |
| Enrolment: | 56 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| Lower Age: | 7 |
| Upper Age: | 16 |
Abbey School is a mixed special school for children with moderate and complex learning difficulties. It is located in Kimberworth, South Yorkshire, England.[1]
Abbey School was opened in September 1994, and was originally administered by Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council. The school was converted to academy status in June 2016 and is now part of the Nexus Multi-Academy Trust. However the school continues to coordinate with Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council for admissions.
Since opening in 1994, the school has undergone seven Ofsted inspections:
| Date of inspection | Outcome | Reference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13–17 November 1995 | ??? | ||
| 9–13 November 1998 | Very good | [2] | |
| 17–19 January 2005 | Very good | [3] | |
| 13–14 March 2008 | Outstanding | [4] | |
| 18–19 October 2011 | Good | [5] | |
| 30 September – 1 October 2014 | Inadequate (special measures) | [6] | |
| 24–25 May 2016 | Good | [7] | |
| 2019 | Outstanding |