SchoolScoresAbbey Junior School
Community school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Barclay Road, Smethwick, B67 5LT
0121 429 2700 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 30 April 2015.
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 5 March 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
71 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Smethwick comparisons use the 10 of its 17 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 7 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Smethwick | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 6th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Smethwick. Higher than 23% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 91% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 5th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Smethwick. Higher than 34% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 92% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 6th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Smethwick. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 88% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 24 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 6th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Smethwick. Higher than 47% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 54% | 50% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 58 parents who had raised a concern 7th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Smethwick. Higher than 22% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 72% | 75% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 12 parents of children with SEND 10th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sandwell. Higher than 2% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 33% | – | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 7th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Smethwick. Higher than 30% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85%said yes | 83% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 20%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Smethwick figures pool parents at the Smethwick schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
82 pupils in this year group.
74% — 13 points above the Sandwell average, and 12 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Sandwell | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 74% | 61% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 5% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 77% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 80% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 83% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 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 Sandwell. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Sandwell | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 15th highest of 17 state primary schools in Smethwick. Higher than 57% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 24.9% | 37.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 12th highest of 17 state primary schools in Smethwick. Higher than 33% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.2% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 17th highest of 17 state primary schools in Smethwick. Higher than 2% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.0% | 15.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 17th highest of 17 state primary schools in Smethwick. Higher than 64% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.1% | 35.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 1st lowest of 17 state primary schools in Smethwick. Lower than 86% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.8% | 5.6%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 2nd lowest of 17 state primary schools in Smethwick. Lower than 82% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.6% | 15.2%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 16th lowest of 17 state primary schools in Smethwick. Lower than 37% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.0 | 1.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 15th lowest of 17 state primary schools in Smethwick. Lower than 29% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 2nd highest of 17 state primary schools in Smethwick. Higher than 97% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 27.5 | 21.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 1st highest of 17 state primary schools in Smethwick. Higher than 99% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 18.2 | 10.7 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 1st highest of 17 state primary schools in Smethwick. Higher than 93% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 34.8% | 12.4%* | 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 Infant School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023
- St Gregory's Catholic Primary School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2019), confirmed with concerns 2024 · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Annie Lennard Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bearwood Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Uplands Manor Primary School and Nursery 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lightwoods Primary Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bleakhouse Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- Shireland Technology Primary 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Moat Farm Junior School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 exceptional, 5 strong · 78% 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 30 April 2015. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 5 March 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Abbey Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 74% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 12 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Abbey Junior School?
85% of the 71 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Abbey Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 103929.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.