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Federation of Abbey Schools, Darlington DL3

Abbey Road, Darlington, County Durham DL3 8NN

Federation Of Abbey Schools, Darlington DL3

10 reasons to choose Federation of Abbey Schools

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Federation of Abbey Schools has a Schoolsmith Score® of 68. It is one of the best state primary schools in Darlington and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 7 miles.

School fundamentals

Federation of Abbey Schools is a state primary school for boys and girls (50%/50%) between the ages of 5 and 11 years. It is an academy converter. The school is one of the 9 members of Melrose Learning Trust. The school was also rated as Good by Ofsted in its last (2023) inspection.

Average class size

Federation of Abbey Schools usually has three classes per year, and an average class size of 29 pupils.

Exam results

Average Year 6 SATS results from 2016-19 and 2022 show that Federation of Abbey Schools ranks in the top 13% of schools in the country by attainment. By the same measure, progress score rank the school in the top 38% of schools.

The Federation of Abbey Schools curriculum

School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There is topic-based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects. There may be an occasional extra-curricular academic or hobby club.

More on the curriculum

There are regular educational trips for all year groups, visiting speakers and a residential trip for Years 5 and 6.

Specialist teaching

Most lessons are taught by the class teacher with specialist teaching for sport.

Sport at Federation of Abbey Schools

School offers PE and up to 10 seasonal sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.

The Arts at Federation of Abbey Schools

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.

Wraparound care

Out of school hours care from 7.45am to 5.45pm.

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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