Abbey Infant School
103%
Capacity
278
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Abbey Infant School
Abbey Infant School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Sandwell community, welcoming children from age 3 to 7. The school has 278 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (103% of 270 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Abbey Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Richard Kentish, it falls under Sandwell local authority.
Abbey Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 160 applications for 88 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 87 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Abbey Infant School include Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Tennis, Swimming, Cross Country and 3 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Choir, Drama, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.9%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sandwell, Abbey 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 | 3 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Maurice Road, Smethwick, Sandwell, B67 5LR |
| Headteacher | Richard Kentish |
| Local Authority | Sandwell |
| Number of Pupils | 278 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.9% |
| School Capacity | 278 / 270 (103% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (14 Mar 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 5 Jun 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed88
160
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
87 families put this school as their 1st choice (54% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Maurice Road, Smethwick
Sandwell, B67 5LR
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