Abbey Infants' School
Academy converterPrimaryAges 4–7Mixed
Cleveland Terrace, Darlington, DL3 8JA
Headteacher · Mr Michael Piper-Nelson
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Key facts
Pupils264Capacity 270
OfstedGoodInspected 16 November 2022
TrustMelrose Learning Trust
Free school meals3%
Ofsted
Good
Graded inspection on 16 November 2022.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- Early yearsGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Ofsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Reception applications close 15 January 2027
For September 2027. Apply through Darlington council, not the school. National offer day is 16 April 2027.
How to apply in DarlingtonNearby schools for the same ages
- St Augustine's Catholic Primary School0.5 mi
- Polam Hall School0.6 mi
- Mowden Infant School0.7 mi
- Reid Street Primary School0.9 mi
- St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School0.9 mi