Abbey CofE Infant School
Voluntary controlled primary school in Nuneaton (Warwickshire).
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
Our school is a Church of England Infant and Nursery School in the heart of Nuneaton. We teach children from two to seven years old in a warm and friendly environment. We have high expectations of all of our children and most importantly we want them to Love, Laugh and Learn.
Our staff are committed to ensuring a fantastic educational experience for all children who attend Abbey C of E Infant and Nursery School and they work together as a strong and supportive team. At the heart of our school lies a strong Christian ethos that permeates all that we do. Our school is a place where everyone can flourish despite their unique difference.
As such, we provide a warm welcome to all. We can provide a paper copy of our website contents. If you require a paper copy, please contact the school office on 02476386101.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
12 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Badminton
- Coding
- Computing
- Gymnastics
- Lego
- Mindfulness
- Multi-Sports
- Music
- Photography
- Forest School
- OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning)
- Little Wandle
Key facts
- URN
- 125654
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Warwickshire
- Constituency
- Nuneaton
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (8 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Paul Allred | Chair of Governors | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2020 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Gail Smedley | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Amanda Iliffe | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Sheila Waters | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Alison Grant | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Darren Arnold | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mrs Joni Lewis | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mrs Rachel Horton | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2018 |
| Fr Roger Butcher Former | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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