Abbey Infant School
URN: 103930 • Smethwick B67 5LR
Overview
- Name
- Abbey Infant School
- URN
- 103930
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Richard Kentish (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01214291689
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Maurice Road, Smethwick B67 5LR
Summary
Abbey Infant School is a community primary school located in Smethwick, Sandwell, accommodating 278 pupils, which exceeds its capacity of 270. The school is committed to creating a nurturing environment where children are at the centre of all activities. Its mission is to provide real, purposeful, and memorable learning experiences that inspire both children and adults, fostering respectful relationships and encouraging hard work.
The curriculum at Abbey Infant School is designed to prepare students for their future by connecting learning to real-life contexts. The school emphasizes the importance of great behaviour and effective partnerships with parents and the wider community, aiming for 'Excellence Through Partnership.' This collaborative approach is integral to the school's ethos, ensuring that all stakeholders are involved in the educational journey.
In addition to its academic offerings, Abbey Infant School provides support through various programs, including Pupil Premium and PE Premium initiatives. The school also maintains transparency with parents through regular updates and access to key information, such as Ofsted reports and admission arrangements, ensuring families are well-informed about their children's education.
The curriculum at Abbey Infant School is designed to prepare students for their future by connecting learning to real-life contexts. The school emphasizes the importance of great behaviour and effective partnerships with parents and the wider community, aiming for 'Excellence Through Partnership.' This collaborative approach is integral to the school's ethos, ensuring that all stakeholders are involved in the educational journey.
In addition to its academic offerings, Abbey Infant School provides support through various programs, including Pupil Premium and PE Premium initiatives. The school also maintains transparency with parents through regular updates and access to key information, such as Ofsted reports and admission arrangements, ensuring families are well-informed about their children's education.
Useful links
- Governors' public information (governance)
- Governors - secure login (governance)
- SEN & Inclusion (sen)
- School calendar (calendar)
- News & Events (calendar)
- Abbey Lens 2025-26 (calendar)
- Blogs (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Letters & Communication (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Shireland Hall Primary Academy (74.3)
- Devonshire Infant School (70.2)
- Victoria Park Primary (70.2)
- Crocketts Community Primary School (70.0)
- St Gregory's Catholic Primary School (63.7)
Key details
- LA
- Sandwell
- Age range
- 3 - 7
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 270
- Pupils
- 278
- Boys
- 129
- Girls
- 149
- FSM %
- 14.90
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 278 | 129 | 149 | 270 | 14.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 278 | 143 | 135 | 270 | 16.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 303 | 159 | 144 | 270 | 14.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 303 | 159 | 144 | 270 | 14.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 297 | 148 | 149 | 270 | 18.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 309 | 148 | 161 | 270 | 14.40 |
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