Open State Primary Mixed

Abbey Infant School

Maurice Road, Smethwick, B67 5LR
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Abbey Infant School
Smethwick, B67 5LR
278 Pupils
270 Capacity
3–7 Age Range
14.90% FSM %
129 Boys
149 Girls
About Abbey Infant School

Abbey Infant School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 3–7 based in Sandwell, West Midlands. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 278 pupils on roll. School capacity: 270. Current headteacher: Richard Kentish.

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 Sandwell or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Sandwell
Region West Midlands
Administrative District Sandwell
Parliamentary Constituency Smethwick
Ward Abbey
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 Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10070964
URN 103930
Data Last Updated 11-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Philip Jones Chair of Governors 14/09/2021 08/07/2027 Appointed by LA
Mrs Claire Barter Governor 05/11/2022 04/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Revd Jennifer Crewes Governor 07/12/2021 06/12/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Pamela Eling Governor 03/07/2018 08/07/2027 Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Mrs Jane Gowing Governor 07/07/2014 02/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Ahmad Hayat Governor 08/01/2018 07/01/2026 Elected by school staff
Mr Ahmad Hayat Governor 08/01/2018 07/01/2030 Elected by school staff
Dr Richard Kentish Governor 01/09/2014 31/12/2028 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Martin McGowan Governor 07/07/2014 02/07/2026 Elected by school staff
Dr Chris O'Connor Governor 03/12/2024 02/12/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Patrick Redmond Governor 18/09/2019 16/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lisa Simmons Governor 01/12/2020 30/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Abbey Junior School
0.16 km • Smethwick
Other
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
0.3 km • Smethwick
Other
Annie Lennard Primary School
0.51 km • Smethwick
Other
Bearwood Primary School
0.65 km • Smethwick
Other
Uplands Manor Primary School and Nursery
0.84 km • Smethwick
Other
Bristnall Hall Academy
1.2 km • Oldbury
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Frequently Asked Questions
Abbey Infant School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Smethwick, Sandwell.
Abbey Infant School has 278 pupils, with a capacity of 270.
Abbey Infant School caters for pupils aged 3 to 7.
The Executive Headteacher at Abbey Infant School is Dr Richard Kentish.
Abbey Infant School is at Maurice Road, Smethwick, B67 5LR, in the Sandwell local authority, West Midlands.
Sixth form at Abbey Infant School: Does not have a sixth form.
Abbey Infant School is currently open.
Contact
Executive Headteacher
Dr Richard Kentish
Maurice Road, Smethwick, B67 5LR
01214291689
www.abbeyfederation.co.uk
Location
B67 5LR  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 103930
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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