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Abbey Infants' School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Abbey Infants' School is a academy converter primary school in Darlington , serving pupils aged 4–7, with 265 pupils, and a capacity of 270 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–7

Age range

265

Pupils

270

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Abbey Infants' School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Abbey Infants' School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Darlington. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 98% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Darlington before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Abbey Infants' School — School Information

Full address
Cleveland Terrace, Darlington, DL3 8JA
Local authority
Darlington
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–7 years
Free school meals
3.4% of pupils
DfE URN
136988

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Frequently Asked Questions — Abbey Infants' School

Is Abbey Infants' School oversubscribed?

Abbey Infants' School is operating close to its capacity of 270 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Abbey Infants' School?

Admission to Abbey Infants' School is managed by Darlington. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Abbey Infants' School cover?

Abbey Infants' School is a primary school in Darlington, serving pupils aged 4–7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Abbey Infants' School?

Abbey Infants' School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.