Abbotsholme School has closed (Monday 22 June 2026).
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Abbotsholme School, Uttoxeter
Abbotsholme School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 20 in Uttoxeter.
Data last updated 8 Oct 2026
Abbotsholme School in detail
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Abbotsholme School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Where pupils go next
Of the 14 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 57% went on to university or other higher education and 14% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 47 pupils (18.5%) received SEN support and 16 (6.3%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Abbotsholme School.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 5 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, burglary and drug offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Derbyshire (50).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
No ISI inspection reports found for this school yet.
About
Abbotsholme School is a co-educational private boarding and day school. The school is situated on a 140-acre campus on the banks of the River Dove in Derbyshire, England near the county border and the village of Rocester in Staffordshire.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Abbotsholme School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 1 nearby all-through school
Keep up with Abbotsholme School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
73%
Available places
254 pupils
350 places
96 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Uttoxeter
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Uttoxeter
Across Derbyshire council
Places available
8,818
Applications
7,971
Got 1st preference
94.5%
Got preferred school
98.5%
All secondary applications across Derbyshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
47
SEN Support
16
EHC Plans
24.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
254
Total Pupils
127
Boys
127
Girls
2026 academic year
Questions parents ask about Abbotsholme School
What are GCSE results like at Abbotsholme School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Abbotsholme School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
How many pupils go to Abbotsholme School?
Abbotsholme School has around 254 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Abbotsholme School?
Abbotsholme School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
Where is Abbotsholme School?
Abbotsholme School is at Rocester, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 5BS.