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Abbey School for Exceptional Children

 

Contact Details

Address:
 10-12 Abbey Square
 Chester CH1 2HU
Telephone: 01244 960000

School Type

Phase: Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form (ages 4-19)
Type: Independent Special School
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Special
Established: 2020

Staff and Pupils

Headteacher: Dr Katy Lee (since September 2020)
Number of pupils: 128
Boarders: Yes (6 boys / 2 girls)
Sex: Mixed (79% boys / 21% girls)
Eligible for free school meals (FSM): 0.00% (low)
FSM pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 17.3%
Local child deprivation rate: 14.1% (4km radius)
Ethnic minority pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 32.8%
Distance to 10th nearest school†: 1.8km
† Schools of the same phase (primary or secondary) for which data are available

Location and Administration

Region: North West
Constituency: City of Chester
Electoral Ward: Chester City and the Garden Quarter
School Number: 8966010

Inspections and Reports

Ofsted Report: 8th July 2025 (view record)
Ofsted Rating: Good

External Links

DfE Record: View record
School Performance Table: View record
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