Abbey Junior School is a primary school in Darlington, serving pupils aged 7 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Abbey Junior School currently has around 352 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.7% boys and 46.3% girls. Around 8.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 3.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 6.7%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (83.5%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Abbey Road, Darlington, DL3 8NN |
| Website: | www.abbeyschools.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01325380748 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Darlington |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Michael Piper-Nelson |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 136989 |
Ofsted inspection date: 18/12/2012
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 7 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 360 |
| Number of Pupils: | 352 |
| Number of Boys: | 189 |
| Number of Girls: | 163 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 3.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 6.7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 83.50% | 294 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 5.40% | 19 |
| Indian | 3.40% | 12 |
| White and Asian | 2.30% | 8 |
| African | 1.40% | 5 |
| Unclassified | 1.10% | 4 |
| Other Asian | 0.90% | 3 |
| Pakistani | 0.60% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.60% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.30% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.30% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.30% | 1 |
| Other White | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Dent Nursery School Elms Road , DL3 7PY | 4out of 4 | 1,070 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corporation Road Nursery School Corporation Road , DL3 6AR | - not rated | 1,659 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Borough Road Nursery School Borough Road , DL1 1SG | 3out of 4 | 1,990 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbourne Nursery School Belgrave Street , DL1 4AP | - not rated | 2,585 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Albert Hill Nursery School Prescott Street , DL1 2ND | - not rated | 2,766 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Junior School Abbey Road , DL3 8NN | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Junior School Abbey Road , DL3 8NN | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Infants' School Cleveland Terrace , DL3 8JA | - not rated | 301 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Infants' School Cleveland Terrace , DL3 8JA | 3out of 4 | 301 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Beechwood Avenue , DL3 7HP | 3out of 4 | 1,011 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmel College The Headlands , DL3 8RW | - not rated | 719 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carmel RC College The Headlands , DL3 8RW | - not rated | 719 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hummersknott Academy Edinburgh Drive , DL3 8AR | 3out of 4 | 1,351 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hummersknott School and Language College Edinburgh Drive , DL3 8AR | - not rated | 1,351 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darlington School of Maths and Science Eggleston View , DL3 9SH | - not rated | 2,172 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College Vane Terrace , DL3 7AU | - not rated | 771 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College Vane Terrace , DL3 7AU | - not rated | 771 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darlington College Central Park , Haughton Road DL1 1DR | - not rated | 2,514 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polam Hall School Grange Road , DL1 5PA | 3out of 4 | 1,256 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yarm at Raventhorpe Carmel Road North , DL3 8JB | - not rated | 331 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadholme Dene Grove , DL3 9LU | - not rated | 1,049 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Polam Hall School Grange Road , DL1 5PA | - not rated | 1,221 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marchbank Free School Mowden Hall , Barnes Road DL3 9BL | 3out of 4 | 1,435 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Embleton View Westgate House , Coniscliffe Road DL3 8TF | - not rated | 2,255 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.