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School History

Abbey Primary is a popular two-form entry school for children from nursery to Year 6 (3 – 11 years). There are 384 school-aged children and 47 in our nursery.  Although a Sutton school, we are situated on the border of Merton and draw the majority of our children from the St Helier estate.

How has the school changed?

Abbey Primary moved into its present accommodation in September 1997. This was an excellent move, providing more space, a better learning environment and heightened security.

Accommodation – what can we offer your children?

The school is housed in one building, situated on a large site, which includes a field, two playgrounds and two internal quadrangles, one of which has a pond.  Our Key Stage 1 (infant) classes are sited downstairs and our Key Stage 2 (junior) classes are upstairs.  Our nursery offers a fabulous start to your child’s education. It is bright, stimulating and has a covered outside area, enabling all children access to outdoor play, whatever the weather.  We have two spacious Year 6 classrooms, allowing the oldest children the space that they need to work effectively.  Our ICT suite enables classes to have a dedicated ICT lesson each week, as well as having access to a computer in each classroom and an interactive whiteboard in all classes from Y2 to Y6.  Our After School Care Facility is an excellent addition to the school and has proved to be helpful for our working parents.  We have a regeneration kitchen on site. School meals are prepared and cooked on the school premises and are therefore hot and fresh.  Our two dining halls provide lots of space for our children during the lunch break. We use one for children eating school dinner and one for those with packed lunches.  We have two halls; one used for a gym and a hall upstairs, which is used for school performances and assemblies.

What else is important to us?

We have:

• a strong team of teaching and non-teaching staff;

• an effective management structure – 2 classes in each year group and 3 phase leaders who manage several year groups and join the Headteacher, Deputy and SEN Manager to make the Senior Management Team;

• a commitment to caring for your children in a secure and happy environment.

What did Ofsted think about us?

• This is a good and effective school.

• Parents and pupils hold their school in high regard.

• Pupils feel 'safe and secure'.

• Pupils 'enjoy their lessons and behave well'.

• There is a strong commitment to continuous improvement.

• Teaching and learning are good with some pockets of very effective practice.

If you want to read more from Ofsted follow the link to the latest Ofsted Report.

Choosing a school is one of the most important decisions that parents make. We believe that choice should be based on first hand experience and knowledge. We therefore welcome visits from prospective parents. Please contact the school office if you would like a prospectus.

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