Abbey Infants' School
98%
Capacity
265
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About Abbey Infants' School
Abbey Infants' School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Darlington community, welcoming children from age 4 to 7. The school has 265 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 270 places).
Ofsted has rated Abbey Infants' School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Michael Piper-Nelson, it falls under Darlington local authority.
Abbey Infants' School is a popular choice with families — it received 198 applications for 90 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 89 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), 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 Infants' School include Music Rooms, Sensory Room, Dining Hall, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Cross Country, Rounders, Gymnastics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Drama, Science Club, Coding and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 3.4%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Darlington, Abbey Infants' School is one of the options available in the North East 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 | 4 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Cleveland Terrace, Darlington, Darlington, DL3 8JA |
| Headteacher | Michael Piper-Nelson |
| Local Authority | Darlington |
| Number of Pupils | 265 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 3.4% |
| School Capacity | 265 / 270 (98% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
16 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Jan 2023. 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
2025/26Oversubscribed90
198
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
89 families put this school as their 1st choice (45% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Cleveland Terrace, Darlington
Darlington, DL3 8JA
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