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Federation of Abbey Schools, Darlington DL3

Abbey Road, Darlington, County Durham DL3 8NN

Federation Of Abbey Schools, Darlington DL3

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 admissions policy.
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 may be an occasional extra-curricular academic or hobby club.
School offers PE and up to 10 seasonal 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. There may be an occasional extra-curricular performing arts or arts & crafts club.
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 Prep School (11.1 miles); Red House Junior 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).

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