Abbey Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Maurice Road Smethwick West Midlands B67 5LR |
| Reference Number | 103930 |
Abbey Infant School continues to perform well, maintaining its status as a good school. The leadership is ambitious and places a strong emphasis on regular attendance and high standards of behavior. The curriculum is well-structured, with effective teaching practices in place, particularly in reading, which is prioritized, leading to positive outcomes for pupils. Careful attention is given to the personal development of students, ensuring they are well-prepared for future educational stages and life beyond school. Parents express strong satisfaction with the school's initiatives, particularly regarding reading development.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 278 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 46.4%
Girls: 53.6% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 14.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 25.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 39 | 43 | 82 |
| 2 | 43 | 45 | 88 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 36.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 10.1% |
| African | 7.6% |
| Indian | 7.2% |
| Pakistani | 6.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 5.8% |
| White, Other | 5% |
| White & Asian | 2.5% |
| Asian, Other | 2.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.8% |
| Unclassified | 1.4% |
| Caribbean | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 13 Mar 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 13 Mar 2023 | School inspection |
| 17 Oct 2017 | Short inspection |
| 08 May 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Oct 2012 | Monitoring visit |
| 11 Jan 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Sep 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Nov 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong leadership with high ambitions for all pupils.
- Effective teaching of reading and phonics.
- Pupils are highly engaged and motivated in their learning.
- Positive school environment promoting happiness and safety.
- Robust support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Broad range of extracurricular activities enhancing personal development.
- Effective behaviour management and a culture of respect.
Areas for Improvement
- Some inconsistencies in the planning and sequencing of a few subjects.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 33 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 27 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 11 | 2 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Abbey Junior School
Barclay Road, Smethwick, West Midlands, B67 5LT |
0.1 miles |
|
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Park Road, Bearwood, Smethwick, West Midlands, B67 5HX |
0.18 miles |
|
Annie Lennard Primary School
The Oval, Smethwick, West Midlands, B67 6LE |
0.32 miles |
|
Bearwood Primary School
Bearwood Road, Smethwick, West Midlands, B66 4HB |
0.4 miles |
|
Uplands Manor Primary School and Nursery
Addenbrooke Road, Smethwick, West Midlands, B67 6HT |
0.52 miles |
|
Lightwoods Primary Academy
Castle Road East, Oldbury, Sandwell, West Midlands, B68 9BG |
0.78 miles |
|
Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School
Winchfield Drive, Harborne, Birmingham, West Midlands, B17 8TR |
0.78 miles |
|
Bleakhouse Primary School
Bleakhouse Road, Oldbury, West Midlands, B68 9DS |
0.8 miles |
|
Shireland Technology Primary
Waterloo Road, Smethwick, B66 4ND |
0.81 miles |
|
Moat Farm Junior School
Brookfields Road, Oldbury, West Midlands, B68 9QR |
0.89 miles |
|
Moat Farm Infant School
Brookfields Road, Oldbury, West Midlands, B68 9QR |
0.89 miles |
|
George Dixon Primary
City Road, Birmingham, B17 8LE |
0.99 miles |
|
Crocketts Community Primary School
Coopers Lane, Smethwick, West Midlands, B67 7DW |
1.01 miles |
|
Our Lady and St Hubert's Catholic Primary School
Moat Road, Oldbury, West Midlands, B68 8ED |
1.03 miles |
|
George Dixon Primary School
City Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, West Midlands, B17 8LE |
1.04 miles |
|
Devonshire Junior Academy
Auckland Road, Smethwick, West Midlands, B67 7AT |
1.05 miles |
|
Devonshire Infant Academy
Auckland Road, Smethwick, West Midlands, B67 7AT |
1.05 miles |
|
Brandhall Primary School
Brennand Road, Oldbury, West Midlands, B68 0SH |
1.09 miles |
|
Victoria Park Primary
Ballot Street, Smethwick, West Midlands, B66 3HH |
1.18 miles |
|
Shireland Hall Primary Academy
Montague Road, Smethwick, West Midlands, B66 4PW |
1.2 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Bristnall Hall Academy
Bristnall Hall Lane, Oldbury, West Midlands, B68 9PA |
0.74 miles |
|
Lordswood Boys' School
Hagley Road, Harborne, Birmingham, West Midlands, B17 8BJ |
0.75 miles |
|
Shireland Collegiate Academy
Waterloo Road, Smethwick, West Midlands, B66 4ND |
0.79 miles |
|
King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls
Knightlow Road, Harborne, Birmingham, West Midlands, B17 8QB |
0.9 miles |
|
George Dixon Academy
Portland Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, West Midlands, B16 9GD |
1 miles |
|
Q3 Academy Langley
Moat Road, Oldbury, West Midlands, B68 8ED |
1.01 miles |
|
Oldbury Academy
Pound Road, Oldbury, West Midlands, B68 8NE |
1.26 miles |
|
Holly Lodge High School College of Science
Holly Lane, Smethwick, West Midlands, B67 7JG |
1.45 miles |
|
Perryfields Academy
Oldacre Road, Oldbury, West Midlands, B68 0RG |
1.49 miles |
|
Baskerville School
Fellows Lane, Harborne, Birmingham, West Midlands, B17 9TS |
1.5 miles |
|
St Paul's School for Girls
Vernon Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, West Midlands, B16 9SL |
1.67 miles |
|
Lift Four Dwellings Secondary
DWELLINGS LANE, QUINTON, BIRMINGHAM, B32 1RJ |
1.85 miles |
|
Harborne Academy
Harborne Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 3JL |
2.08 miles |
|
Windsor Olympus Academy
Perrott Street, Winson Green, Birmingham, B18 4LX |
2.15 miles |
|
Halesbury School
Feldon Lane, Halesowen, West Midlands, B62 9DR |
2.15 miles |
|
Sandwell Academy
Halfords Lane, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B71 4LG |
2.19 miles |
|
Myles Academy
Unit 7, 3B Business Village, Alexandra Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 0PD |
2.2 miles |
|
Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre
Stonehouse Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands, B32 3AE |
2.21 miles |
|
Edgbaston High School for Girls
Westbourne Road, Birmingham, B15 3TS |
2.32 miles |
|
Leasowes High School
Kent Road, Halesowen, West Midlands, B62 8PJ |
2.34 miles |