Open Other Mixed

Abbey School

Little Common Lane, Rotherham, S61 2RA
Part of: NEXUS EDUCATION SCHOOLS TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
234 Pupils
205 Capacity
5–19 Age Range
54.10% FSM %
166 Boys
68 Girls
About Abbey School

Abbey School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Rotherham, Rotherham, in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England for pupils aged 5–19 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 234 pupils on roll. School capacity: 205. Current headteacher: Luci Windle.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy special sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Rotherham
Region Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District Rotherham
Parliamentary Constituency Rotherham
Ward Rotherham West
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor NEXUS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-06-2016
UKPRN 10056212
URN 142768
Data Last Updated 12-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Ian Tankard Chair of Local Governing Body 22/11/2023 21/11/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Louise Abbott Local Governor 30/11/2021 29/11/2025 Elected by school staff
Ms Louise Abbott Local Governor 30/11/2025 29/11/2029 Elected by school staff
Ms Janine Brullo Local Governor 14/05/2023 13/05/2027 Elected by parents
Niall Horstead Local Governor 14/03/2023 13/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Dawn Jeffery Local Governor 26/01/2025 25/01/2029 Elected by parents
Ms Rachael Kent Local Governor 14/03/2023 13/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Nicola Morris Local Governor 14/03/2023 13/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Luci Windle Local Governor 01/06/2016 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Frequently Asked Questions
Abbey School is a Academy special sponsor led (group: Academies) in Rotherham, Rotherham.
Abbey School has 234 pupils, with a capacity of 205.
Abbey School caters for pupils aged 5 to 19.
The Headteacher at Abbey School is Mrs Luci Windle.
Abbey School is at Little Common Lane, Kimberworth, Rotherham, S61 2RA, in the Rotherham local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Sixth form at Abbey School: Has a sixth form.
Abbey School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Luci Windle
Little Common Lane, Kimberworth, Rotherham, S61 2RA
Location
Quick Summary
URN 142768
Status Open
Ofsted
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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