Abbey CofE Infant School
113%
Capacity
203
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Abbey CofE Infant School
Abbey CofE Infant School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Nuneaton and Bedworth community, welcoming children from age 2 to 7. The school has 203 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (113% of 180 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Abbey CofE Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rachel Horton, it falls under Warwickshire local authority.
Abbey CofE Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 115 applications for 60 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 56 were first-preference applications.
Abbey CofE Infant School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 100% recommending the school (22 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Abbey CofE Infant School include Library, Music Rooms, Forest School, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Art Studios, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Athletics, Cricket, Football and 2 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Choir, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 30.7%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Nuneaton and Bedworth, Abbey CofE Infant School is one of the options available in the West Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Aston Road, Nuneaton, Nuneaton and Bedworth, CV11 5EL |
| Headteacher | Rachel Horton |
| Local Authority | Warwickshire |
| Number of Pupils | 203 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 30.7% |
| School Capacity | 203 / 180 (113% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
3 Dec 2024Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 2 Feb 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
22 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
115
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
56 families put this school as their 1st choice (49% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Aston Road, Nuneaton
Nuneaton and Bedworth, CV11 5EL
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