Sport and Exra Cirricular Activities

Ofsted Inspection Quote 1995

“Abbey Junior School continues to provide a good quality education in which relationships, values and community are sustained because this is a major strength of the school.”

Osted Inspection Quote 1998

“The school has a very good ethos for learning.  Pupils work hard; staff are committed to raising levels of attainment.  Relationships throughout the school are very good.”

Ofsted Inspection Quote 2003

“Pupils very positive attitudes to work promote high standards and their willingness to work and behave make a significant contribution to learning.”

Investors in People Award 1999 and 2002

“Abbey Junior School aims to educate the whole child in a warm, friendly environment in order to prepare them for secondary education and beyond.  It is their aim to ensure that everyone contributes to the atmosphere of the School; all staff, pupils, voluntary helpers, governors and parents – working together to create a sense of whole school identity.”

Active Mark 2002

“In recognition of the school’s commitment to promoting the benefits of physical activity and school sport.”

Artsmark Gold 2003

“Achieving the Gold Standard for commitment to the Arts”.

Inclusive School Award 2003

Abbey Junior School have the policies and practice in place to promote a culture of inclusive education.

Leading Aspect Award 2004

Abbey Junior School has been recognised for leading practice in the area of collaborative use of school self-evaluation to develop the primary philosophy across an infant and junior school.