Abbey Junior School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Abbey Junior School
Address: Barclay Road
Town/City: Smethwick
County: West Midlands
Postcode: B67 5LT
Telephone Number: 0121 429 2700
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 7-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Federation: The Federation Of Abbey Infant And Abbey Junior Schools

Staff and pupils

Executive Head Teacher: Dr Richard Kentish
Capacity: 360
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 357 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 99% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 22.1%

Location and administration

URN: 103929
DfE Number: 333/2101
UKPRN: 10071491
UPRN: 32126075
Region: West Midlands (E12000005)
District: Sandwell (E08000028)
Constituency: Smethwick (E14001478)
Electoral Ward: Bearwood (E05016609)

Easting & Northing: 401431E, 286492N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 28' 37.18" N 1° 58' 48.82" W
Plus Code: 9C4WF2G9+QW

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Abbey Infant School (0.2km)
  2. St Gregory's Catholic Primary School (0.3km)
  3. Annie Lennard Primary School (0.6km)
  4. Bearwood Primary School (0.7km)
  5. Uplands Manor Primary School and Nursery (1.0km)
  6. Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School (1.1km)
  7. Lightwoods Primary Academy (1.1km)
  8. Lordswood Boys' School (1.1km)
  9. Bleakhouse Primary School (1.3km)
  10. Bristnall Hall Academy (1.3km)
Associated schools

Same federation

Governors

  • Mrs Claire Barter - Governor. Appointed on 5 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 November 2026.
  • Ms Chioma Chilaka - Governor. Appointed on 15 September 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 September 2030.
  • Revd Jennifer Crewes - Governor. Appointed on 7 December 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 December 2025.
  • Mrs Pamela Eling - Governor. Appointed on 3 July 2018 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 8 July 2027.
  • Mrs Jane Gowing - Governor. Appointed on 7 July 2014 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 July 2030.
  • Mrs Jane Gowing - Governor. Appointed on 7 July 2014 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 July 2026.
  • Mr Ahmad Hayat - Governor. Appointed on 8 January 2018 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 7 January 2030.
  • Mr Ahmad Hayat - Governor. Appointed on 8 January 2018 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 7 January 2026.
  • Mr Philip Jones - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 14 September 2021 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 8 July 2027.
  • Mrs Sukhbir Kaur - Governor. Appointed on 30 June 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 June 2030.
  • Dr Richard Kentish - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2014 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 December 2028.
  • Mr Martin Patrick McGowan - Governor. Appointed on 7 July 2014 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 2 July 2026.
  • Dr Chris O'Connor - Governor. Appointed on 3 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 December 2028.
  • Mrs Lisa Simmons - Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 November 2028.
  • Mrs Jodi Ternent - Governor. Appointed on 29 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 March 2027.
  • Miss Laura Elizabeth Wheatly - Governor. Appointed on 7 July 2014 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 July 2030.
  • Miss Laura Elizabeth Wheatly - Governor. Appointed on 7 July 2014 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 July 2026.