Abingdon Primary School
114%
Capacity
597
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About Abingdon Primary School
Abingdon Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Middlesbrough community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 597 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (114% of 525 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Abingdon Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Adam Cooper, it falls under Middlesbrough local authority.
Abingdon Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 111 applications for 73 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 70 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Abingdon Primary School include Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Library, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Rounders, Gymnastics, Cross Country and 3 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Coding, Chess, Choir and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 54.5%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Middlesbrough, Abingdon Primary 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Abingdon Road, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough, TS1 3JR |
| Headteacher | Adam Cooper |
| Local Authority | Middlesbrough |
| Number of Pupils | 597 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 54.5% |
| School Capacity | 597 / 525 (114% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 6 Jul 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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed73
111
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
70 families put this school as their 1st choice (63% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Abingdon Road, Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough, TS1 3JR
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