Abbey Primary School
URN: 104168 • Walsall WS3 2RP
Overview
- Name
- Abbey Primary School
- URN
- 104168
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 53.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Mark Gilbert (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01922710753
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Glastonbury Crescent, Walsall WS3 2RP
Summary
Abbey Primary School, located in Walsall, is a community school that serves a mixed-gender population of 230 pupils, with a capacity of 236. The school is committed to fostering a nurturing environment, guided by its motto, "Nurture & Believe to Explore and Achieve." The leadership team, headed by Mr. M. Gilbert, emphasizes high standards in behaviour, learning, and personal development, aiming to cultivate confident and independent learners.
The curriculum at Abbey Primary is designed to inspire curiosity and lifelong learning, offering a broad and balanced educational experience. The school promotes excellence through creative teaching methods and encourages students to develop social, moral, and cultural awareness. There is a strong focus on collaboration with parents and the community to enhance educational opportunities, including school visits and partnerships with local organisations.
Support for students is a priority, with dedicated staff, including a Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) and various teaching leaders across subjects. Abbey Primary School aims to create a safe and inclusive environment where every child can thrive and reach their full potential.
The curriculum at Abbey Primary is designed to inspire curiosity and lifelong learning, offering a broad and balanced educational experience. The school promotes excellence through creative teaching methods and encourages students to develop social, moral, and cultural awareness. There is a strong focus on collaboration with parents and the community to enhance educational opportunities, including school visits and partnerships with local organisations.
Support for students is a priority, with dedicated staff, including a Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) and various teaching leaders across subjects. Abbey Primary School aims to create a safe and inclusive environment where every child can thrive and reach their full potential.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Sickness & absence guidance for parents (sen)
- Summer Term - issue 15 2025_19/06/2025 (download)
- Summer Term - issue 16 2025_04/07/2025 (download)
- Autumn Term - issue 1 2025_05/09/2025 (download)
- Autumn Term - issue 2 2025_19/09/2025 (download)
- Autumn Term - issue 3 2025_04/10/2025 (download)
- Policies (other)
- Attendance and Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Delves Infant School (73.3)
- St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School (71.3)
- Park Hall Infant School (70.2)
- Whitehall Nursery and Infant School (69.2)
- Landywood Primary School (66.0)
Key details
- LA
- Walsall
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 236
- Pupils
- 230
- Boys
- 129
- Girls
- 101
- FSM %
- 51.90
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-05-01
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 230 | 129 | 101 | 236 | 51.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 233 | 133 | 100 | 236 | 51.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 230 | 132 | 98 | 236 | 54.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 230 | 132 | 98 | 236 | 54.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 229 | 129 | 100 | 236 | 49.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 244 | 137 | 107 | 236 | 49.30 |
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