Open Other Primary Mixed

Abbey Junior School

Abbey Road, Darlington, DL3 8NN
Part of: THE FEDERATION OF ABBEY SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Abbey Junior School
Darlington, DL3 8NN
352 Pupils
360 Capacity
7–11 Age Range
8.20% FSM %
189 Boys
163 Girls
About Abbey Junior School

Abbey Junior School is an Academies for pupils aged 7–11 based in Darlington, North East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 352 pupils on roll. School capacity: 360. Current headteacher: Michael Piper-Nelson.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Darlington or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Darlington
Region North East
Administrative District Darlington
Parliamentary Constituency Darlington
Ward College
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Not applicable
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor MELROSE LEARNING TRUST
Opened 01-08-2011
UKPRN 10034924
URN 136989
Data Last Updated 05-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Emma de la Motte Chair of Local Governing Body 31/07/2023 31/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Jonathan Briggs Local Governor 18/05/2021 18/05/2025 Appointed by trustees
Mr Jonathan Briggs Local Governor 12/03/2025 31/08/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Laurence Bryant Local Governor 31/07/2023 31/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr George Buchanan Local Governor 21/11/2024 21/11/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Nicola Carbert Local Governor 12/03/2025 12/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Michael Fryer Local Governor 31/07/2023 31/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Amy Gibbs Local Governor 18/05/2023 18/05/2027 Elected by parents
Mr Nigel Little Local Governor 21/11/2024 21/11/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Nicola McDowell Local Governor 18/05/2021 18/05/2025 Elected by school staff
Mr Antony Phillips Local Governor 18/05/2023 18/05/2027 Elected by parents
Mrs Catherine Stow Smith Local Governor 21/11/2024 21/11/2028 Elected by school staff
Schools Nearby
Abbey Infants' School
0.28 km • Darlington
Other
Carmel College
0.66 km • Darlington
Other
Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College
0.71 km • Darlington
Other
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
0.93 km • Darlington
Other
George Dent Nursery School
0.98 km • Darlington
Other
Mowden Infant School
0.98 km • Darlington
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Abbey Junior School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Darlington, Darlington.
Abbey Junior School has 352 pupils, with a capacity of 360.
Abbey Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11.
The Headteacher at Abbey Junior School is Mr Michael Piper-Nelson.
Abbey Junior School is at Abbey Road, Darlington, DL3 8NN, in the Darlington local authority, North East.
Abbey Junior School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Michael Piper-Nelson
Abbey Road, Darlington, DL3 8NN
01325380748
www.abbeyschools.org.uk
Location
DL3 8NN  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 136989
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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