Abbey Junior School
Smethwick, B67 5LT · Sandwell · primary school
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27th of 84 primary schools in Sandwell we can score, 93 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.8/10 against 3,182 of them, against 6.2/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 74.0 · 76 | 40% | 3.02 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Abbey Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 74.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with a national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 5.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 357 pupils against a stated capacity of 360. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
Since the higher standard attainment is 5.0%, what specific support is offered to pupils aiming for that level? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the April 2025 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Abbey Junior School
Overview
Abbey Junior School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Pupils are proud to attend, feeling happy and secure in a supportive environment where they behave well and achieve well. The school continues to provide a high-quality education with strong leadership and staff collaboration.
Strengths
- The curriculum is described as "ambitious, broad and rich," carefully sequenced so pupils’ knowledge builds up step by step.
- Pupils behave "exceptionally well," showing strong attitudes to learning and treating each other with respect.
- Reading is "at the heart of the curriculum," with targeted support ensuring pupils who fall behind catch up quickly.
- Leaders have "robust systems" for ensuring high attendance, working closely with families to promote its value.
- Staff work well as a team, with leaders ensuring they have the necessary time, training, and support to be effective.
Areas to improve
- The school should ensure all teachers have the knowledge and skills to make effective checks on pupils’ learning, as on occasion, understanding is not checked well enough.
- Consequently, some pupils who need extra help or are ready to move their learning on do not receive the support they need.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 74% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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