The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 74% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
74%
+12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 357
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 24.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sandwell
- Head
- Dr Richard Kentish (Executive Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
December 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
February 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Barclay Road, Smethwick, West Midlands, B67 5LT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAbbey Infant School
Primary · Very close
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Primary · Very close
Bearwood Primary School
Primary · 677m away
Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Lightwoods Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Lordswood Boys' School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Bleakhouse Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls
Secondary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Abbey Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Abbey Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Abbey Junior School?
Abbey Junior School currently has 357 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Abbey Junior School take?
Abbey Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Abbey Junior School?
Abbey Junior School is in Smethwick, B67 5LT, in the Sandwell local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Abbey Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Abbey Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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