Abbots Farm Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Abbotts Way Rugby Warwickshire CV21 4AP |
| Reference Number | 125573 |
Abbots Farm Infant School continues to perform well as a good school, with leaders fostering a positive environment where pupils feel happy and safe. The school's core values of respect, responsibility, and self-confidence guide its operations, and there is a strong emphasis on supporting all learners, including those with special educational needs and disabilities. The curriculum is well-planned and effectively implemented, although some aspects, particularly in music and computing, are still being revised following disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Parents express satisfaction with the school's nurturing approach and educational standards.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 180 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.11%
Girls: 48.89% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 8.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 24.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35 | 25 | 60 |
| 2 | 27 | 33 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 57.8% |
| Indian | 13.9% |
| White, Other | 7.2% |
| Asian, Other | 6.7% |
| Chinese | 5% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.8% |
| African | 1.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.1% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 18 Jan 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 18 Jan 2022 | School inspection |
| 06 Dec 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 05 May 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 09 Oct 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| 18 Mar 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Oct 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Jul 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Leaders have high aspirations and support for all pupils.
- The curriculum is ambitious and well-sequenced.
- Pupils enjoy reading and are taught phonics effectively.
- Children in early years develop positive attitudes to learning.
- Strong pastoral support enables pupils to focus on their education.
- Pupils learn to value individual differences and manage their feelings.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum vocabulary is not clearly set out in some subjects.
- Some pupils are not attending beneficial extracurricular activities.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2018. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school | 19 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| 3. My child makes good progress at this school | 17 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| 4. My child is well looked after at this school | 18 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| 5. My child is taught well at this school | 16 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| 6. My child receives appropriate homework for their age | 17 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| 7. This school makes sure its pupils are well behaved | 19 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| 8. This school deals effectively with bullying | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 21 |
| 9. This school is well led and managed | 16 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| 10. This school responds well to any concerns I raise | 19 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| 11. I receive valuable information from the school about my child’s progress | 17 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| 12. Would you recommend this school to another parent? | 21 | 0 |
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 52 | 7 |
| Third Preference | 54 | 3 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 2 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Abbots Farm Junior School
Abbotts Way, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 4AP |
0.04 miles |
|
Eastlands Primary School
Lansdowne Place, Lansdowne Place, Rugby Cv21 3ry, Uk, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 3RY |
0.43 miles |
|
Paddox Primary School
Fareham Avenue, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 5HS |
0.62 miles |
|
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School
High Street, Hillmorton, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 4EE |
0.74 miles |
|
Hillmorton Primary School
Watts Lane, Hillmorton, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 4PE |
0.88 miles |
|
St Andrew's Benn CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School
Chester Street, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 3NX |
0.94 miles |
|
Clifton-upon-Dunsmore CofE Primary School
Station Road, Clifton-upon-Dunsmore, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV23 0BT |
1.11 miles |
|
Northlands Primary School
Pinders Lane, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 2SS |
1.33 miles |
|
Rokeby Primary School
Anderson Avenue, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 5PE |
1.55 miles |
|
St Marie's Catholic Primary School
Merttens Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 7AF |
1.62 miles |
|
Oakfield Primary Academy
Oakfield Road, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 6AU |
1.73 miles |
|
Boughton Leigh Junior School
Wetherell Way, Brownsover, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1LT |
1.74 miles |
|
Boughton Leigh Infant School
Wetherall Way, Brownsover, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1LT |
1.74 miles |
|
St Matthew's Bloxam CofE Primary School
Webb Ellis Road, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 7AU |
1.92 miles |
|
Brownsover Community School
Webb Drive, Brownsover, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV23 0UP |
1.97 miles |
|
St Gabriel's CofE Academy
Houlton Way, Houlton, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV23 1AN |
2.03 miles |
|
Riverside Academy
Newbold Road, Newbold-on-Avon, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1EH |
2.27 miles |
|
St Oswald's CofE Academy
Addison Road, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 7DJ |
2.29 miles |
|
Bawnmore Community Infant School
Bawnmore Road, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 6JS |
2.33 miles |
|
Rugby Free Primary School
Bailey Road, Central Park, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV23 0PD |
2.45 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Avon Park School
St John's Avenue, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 5HR |
0.49 miles |
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Ashlawn School
Ashlawn Road, Hillmorton, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 5ET |
0.65 miles |
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Lawrence Sheriff School
Clifton Road, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 3AG |
1.13 miles |
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Rugby School
The Bursary, Rugby, CV21 3AW |
1.45 miles |
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Rugby Free Secondary School
Anderson Avenue, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 5PE |
1.52 miles |
|
Quest Academy
Anderson Avenue, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 5PE |
1.53 miles |
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Houlton School
Signal Drive, Houlton, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV23 1ED |
1.71 miles |
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Harris Church of England Academy
Harris Drive, Overslade Lane, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 6EA |
1.76 miles |
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Brooke School
Overslade Lane, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 6DY |
1.95 miles |
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The Avon Valley School and Performing Arts College
Newbold Road, Newbold-on-Avon, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1EH |
2.25 miles |
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Rugby High School
Longrood Road, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 7RE |
2.61 miles |
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Bilton Grange School
Dunchurch, Rugby, CV22 6QU |
2.7 miles |
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Bilton School
Lawford Lane, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 7JT |
2.88 miles |
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Rainsbrook Secure Training Centre
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2.95 miles |