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Abbey Junior School
Abbey Road, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 8NN, Darlington
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
67.3 / 100
Top 33%
Better than 67% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
352
Capacity
360
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2, this school boasts 77% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 19% nationally. Parent satisfaction appears positive, and the school outperforms 67% of others in its locale. However, data on higher standards is limited, with only 8% of pupils achieving this level.
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Last inspected: 18 December 2012Older 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%. | 77% | Top 19% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.5%
Other5.4%
Asian Indian3.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.3%
Black African1.4%
Asian Other0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Location
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54.52448, -1.57597 · DL3 8NN
School details
Local authorityDarlington
RegionNorth East
URN136989
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.abbeyschools.org.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 18 December 2012.
Is Abbey Junior School a good school?
Abbey Junior School scores 67.3/100 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.
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