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Abbey Junior School

Sandwell, B67 5LTPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2025
KS2 Results
63%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#6,576
of 13,686 nationally

About Abbey Junior School

Parents considering Abbey Junior School will find strong signals of satisfaction from those who know it best. In the Parent View survey covering September 2024 to September 2025, 85% of respondents said they would recommend the school to other parents, based on 71 responses. That confidence is reflected in how children feel day-to-day: 62% of parents strongly agreed that their child feels safe, and 54% strongly agreed that their child is happy. Behaviour is seen as a real strength, with 89% of parents agreeing or strongly agreeing that the school ensures pupils are well behaved. The school is also very close to full, with 357 pupils on roll against a capacity of 360, which suggests it is a popular choice locally. For families with children who have special educational needs, it is worth noting that the Parent View data on SEND support was more mixed — 50% of respondents disagreed that the school gives SEND children the support they need, though 25% strongly agreed.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBarclay Road, Smethwick, Sandwell, B67 5LT
HeadteacherRichard Kentish
Local AuthoritySandwell
Number of Pupils357
Free School Meals (FSM)24.4%
School Capacity357 / 360 (99% full)

The full report on this school

What 71 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Mar 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (5 Mar 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 1 Jun 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
LibraryOutdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsSports HallICT SuiteMusic RoomsDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

SwimmingCricketNetballRoundersGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubChessFilm ClubDrama

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Mental HealthLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Abbey Junior School

Abbey Junior School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.