Abbey Infant School
Community primary school in Smethwick (Sandwell).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
At Abbey, children are at the heart of what we do . It's the first line of our mission statement and drives all of our work. We believe in learning that is real, purposeful and memorable. We strive for learning that connects, learning that impacts and learning that inspires our children and adults!
We believe in hard work, great behaviour, respectful relationships and a curriculum that helps prepare our children for the future. We aspire to build effective partnerships with all of the people who connect with our children, parents first. Our school is a place where we want to create Excellence Through Partnership.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
11 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Coding
- Computing
- Cooking
- Cricket
- Dance
- Football
- Minecraft
- Music
- Netball
- Sewing
- Forest School
Awards
5 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- ArtsmarkArts and culture
- Music MarkMusic
- Primary Science Quality MarkScience
- Basic Skills Quality MarkLiteracy and numeracy
- UNICEF Rights Respecting SchoolsChildren's rights
Key facts
- URN
- 103930
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Sandwell
- Constituency
- Smethwick
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (12 current, 5 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Philip Jones | Chair of Governors | Appointed by LA | since 2021 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Chioma Chilaka | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Sukhbir Kaur | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Dr Chris O'Connor | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Jodi Ternent | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Claire Barter | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mrs Lisa Simmons | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2020 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Pamela Eling | Governor | Nominated by other body and appointed by GB | since 2018 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Ahmad Hayat | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2018 · until 2030 |
| Dr Richard Kentish | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2014 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Jane Gowing | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2014 · until 2030 |
| Miss Laura Elizabeth Wheatly | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2014 · until 2030 |
| Revd Jennifer Crewes Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · term ended 2025 |
| Mr Ahmad Hayat Former | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2018 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Jane Gowing Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2014 · term ended 2026 |
| Miss Laura Elizabeth Wheatly Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2014 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Martin Patrick McGowan Former | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2014 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record