Abbey Primary School

A good community school school in Walsall. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Abbey Primary School.

Walsall, WS32RP Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

46

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
46.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 55.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
30 April 2019
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Glastonbury Crescent
Mossley Estate
Walsall, WS32RP
Phone
1922710753
Website
abbey.walsall.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
104168
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Glastonbury Crescent, Mossley Estate, Walsall, WS3 2RP
Website
http://www.abbey.walsall.sch.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
236 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
233
Free School Meals
51.7% (120 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.0% (7 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
20.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
55.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
103.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 105.0
2023 106.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
13 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
26
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
233 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.5 per year)

Down -1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Nurture & Believe to Explore and Achieve"

Abbey Primary School is part of the St Bartholomew’s CE Multi Academy Trust and has established links with St Thomas’s Church and other local faith groups. The school conducts daily worship and RE lessons as part of its religious ethos.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from Headteacher Mr Mark Gilbert; emphasizes high standards of behaviour, attitude, and achievement, and the school motto 'Nurture & Believe to Explore and Achieve'.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Swimming

Curriculum Highlights

Four curriculum drivers: Personalised and Active Learning; Communication and Collaboration; Health and Wellbeing; Our Community & the World around Us Knowledge and skills progression from Nursery to Year 6 with cross-curricular links Topic-based curriculum design with explicit progression and focus on reading, writing, and maths Use of White Rose Maths, Kapow, and Project Evolve for online safety; myHappymind for mental health; Forest School

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Admissions Criteria

Admissions are handled by Walsall Council.

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