SchoolScoresAbbey Junior School
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of MELROSE LEARNING TRUST
Abbey Road, Darlington, DL3 8NN
01325 380748 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 18 December 2012.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 21 June 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
88 pupils in this year group.
77% — 15 points above the Darlington average, and 15 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Darlington | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 77% | 62% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 8% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 91% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 86% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 86% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Darlington. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Darlington | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 25th highest of 30 state primary schools in Darlington. Higher than 12% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.2% | 29.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 12th highest of 30 state primary schools in Darlington. Higher than 53% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.1% | 3.3%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 28th highest of 30 state primary schools in Darlington. Higher than 8% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.4% | 14.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 17th highest of 30 state primary schools in Darlington. Higher than 41% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.8% | 11.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 7th lowest of 30 state primary schools in Darlington. Lower than 86% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.8% | 5.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 8th lowest of 30 state primary schools in Darlington. Lower than 86% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.8% | 14.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 12th lowest of 30 state primary schools in Darlington. Lower than 54% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.9 | 3.8 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 12th lowest of 30 state primary schools in Darlington. Lower than 45% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.9% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.05% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 1st highest of 30 state primary schools in Darlington. Higher than 98% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 28.2 | 21.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 7th highest of 30 state primary schools in Darlington. Higher than 90% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.8 | 11.2 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 1st highest of 28 state primary schools in Darlington. Higher than 95% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 37.7% | 13.8%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Abbey Infants' School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022)
- St Augustine's Catholic Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mowden Infant School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023
- Mowden Junior School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 3 expected · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Reid Street Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's Cockerton CofE Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 37% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holy Family Catholic Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Corporation Road Community Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Skerne Park Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 35% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mount Pleasant Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Abbey Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Abbey Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 18 December 2012. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 21 June 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Abbey Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 15 points above the England average of 62%.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 136989.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.