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Abbey Junior School
Barclay Road, Smethwick, West Midlands, B67 5LT, Sandwell
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
66.6 / 100
Top 33%
Better than 67% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
357
Capacity
360
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving 74% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 85% of parents recommending the school, though only 5% of students reached the higher standard in their assessments. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 7-11, with a strong community backing.
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Last inspected: 30 April 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 74% | Top 25% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Parent View (71 responses)
★★★★★4.0
My child feels safe
93%
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
My child makes good progress
93%
My child is happy
90%
Good range of subjects
90%
Behaviour is good
89%
School keeps me informed
87%
I'd recommend this school
85%
School has high expectations
80%
Progress is communicated
79%
School supports development
75%
School responds to concerns
59%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British40.9%
Asian Indian8.7%
Mixed Other8.4%
Asian Pakistani7.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.5.0%
White Other4.8%
Other4.8%
Black African4.8%
Black Caribbean3.4%
Asian Other3.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Black Other2.0%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Asian Chinese1.1%
Gypsy/Roma0.6%
Location
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52.47636, -1.98036 · B67 5LT
School details
Local authoritySandwell
RegionWest Midlands
URN103929
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.abbeyfederation.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Abbey Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Abbey Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 April 2015.
Is Abbey Junior School a good school?
Abbey Junior School scores 66.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 33% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Abbey Junior School?
Based on 71 Ofsted Parent View responses, Abbey Junior School receives a satisfaction score of 79% across all parent survey questions.
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