Abbey Road, Darlington, County Durham DL3 8NN
10 simple reasons to choose Federation of Abbey Schools
State primary school (academy converter) in Darlington.
For pupils aged 5 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective intake.
Large school with an average of three classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Federation of Abbey Schools
Schoolsmith Score®; 68.
One of the best state primary schools in Darlington and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 7 miles.
On average, 25.4 pupils per class and 21.8 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 13% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects.
In the top 38% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, Spanish. There are a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2012.
Find another school near Federation of Abbey Schools
Independent Prep Schools
Yarm Preparatory School (10.6 miles); Teesside High School, Prep School (11.1 miles); Red House School, Prep & Infant School (12.4 miles).
State Primary Schools
Red Hall Primary School (2.4 miles); Heighington Church of England Primary School (5.9 miles); St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Long Newton (7.3 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Yarm School (10.2 miles); Teesside High School (11.1 miles); Red House School (12.4 miles).
State Senior Schools
Polam Hall School (0.8 miles); Hummersknott Academy (0.8 miles); Carmel College (0.8 miles).