Abbot Beyne School
70%
Capacity
828
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Abbot Beyne School
Abbot Beyne School is clearly a popular choice among local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 271 applications for 140 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.94. Of those applicants, 129 put it as their first preference, and all of them received an offer. That level of demand suggests parents in East Staffordshire see real value here. The school is a mixed, non-denominational secondary with a sixth form, and it currently educates 828 pupils against a capacity of 1,189, so there is room to grow. Headteacher Jamie Tickle leads a school that has been rated Good by Ofsted since its graded inspection in 2017, and an ungraded inspection in 2022 confirmed it remains Good. That is a solid improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2015, which points to sustained progress under the current leadership.
Academically, the picture is mixed but improving. At Key Stage 4, the school’s Progress 8 score is -0.27, which is below the national average and slightly behind the Staffordshire local authority average of -0.18. The Attainment 8 score sits at 38.4, and 43.8% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Only 3.6% of pupils entered the EBacc, and just 1.5% achieved it at grade 5 or above. In the local authority rankings, Abbot Beyne places 4th out of 8 schools in East Staffordshire, and nationally it sits in the bottom half. At sixth form, the picture is brighter: the school’s value-added score is 0.16, which is positive, and its progress banding is rated Average. The average A-level grade is a C, with points per entry at 30.28. The sixth form is relatively small with 43 pupils, but it is performing well for those who stay on.
The school offers a wide range of facilities, including a swimming pool, sports hall, astro turf, tennis courts, a theatre, and a sixth form centre. Sports provision is strong, with options like rowing, martial arts, and gymnastics alongside the more traditional football and netball. There is also a decent selection of clubs, from coding and debate to orchestra and gardening. For families with children who have special educational needs, the school lists provisions for a broad spectrum of needs, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional and mental health support. This is a school that suits families who value a strong community feel, good facilities, and a sixth form that adds genuine value. It is not the highest-performing school academically in the area, but its popularity and improving trajectory make it a solid option for many.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Linnell Building, Burton-on-Trent, East Staffordshire, DE15 0JL |
| Headteacher | Jamie Tickle |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 828 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 31.2% |
| School Capacity | 828 / 1,189 (70% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Oct 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (12 Oct 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 Jun 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (-0.27)
2152nd of 3,141
Nationally
228th of 371
In West Midlands
4th of 8
In East Staffordshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make less progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
A-Level Results
2023/24Average Points per Entry
Value Added Score
Best 3 A-Levels (Average)
'21/22
31.8
'22/23
30.4
'23/24
30.3
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/2342%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 138 pupils).
- School sixth form (stay)42%
- FE college40%
- Not sustained7%
- Employment4%
- Apprenticeship3%
90% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
Where school leavers go
2022/2358%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 43 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
8%
Russell Group
10%
Top-third HE
Percentages of the whole cohort (not just HE-goers). Russell Group = 24 elite research universities. Top-third HE = top by mean UCAS tariff.
- University (HE)58%
- Employment23%
- Not sustained9%
- Further education5%
- Apprenticeship2%
Sources: DfE 16-18 destination measures (broad bucket); DfE KS5 student destinations file (Russell Group / top-third HE / Oxbridge). Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion.
Sixth form A-level subjects
2022/23- Psychology17
- Geography9
- Sociology8
- Art and Design (Photography)6
- Chemistry6
- Art and Design (Fine Art)5
- English Literature5
- English Language4
- History4
- Mathematics4
- Biology3
- Music3
Subjects with at least 3 entries in 2022/23. Number shown next to each subject is the number of pupils who sat that A-level exam — a rough indicator of subject popularity at this school. Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
12Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
16Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed140
271
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
129 families put this school as their 1st choice (48% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Above the national average (25%) — higher-disadvantage intake.
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- White British56.3%
- Asian19.1%
- White (other)13.4%
- Mixed6.1%
- Black0.7%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
6
Total schools
4
Oversubscribed
4
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Abbot Beyne School
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
Linnell Building, Burton-on-Trent
East Staffordshire, DE15 0JL
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