Abbey Hill Academy is a not applicable school in Stockton-on-Tees, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. The school is a academy special converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Abbey Hill Academy currently has around 367 pupils on roll, which is about 103% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 72.5% boys and 27.5% girls. Around 47.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 10.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 27.4%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (86.9%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 90% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (90%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 10% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Ketton Road, Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 8BU |
| Website: | http://www.horizonstrust.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01642677113 |
| School Type: | Academy special converter |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Stockton-on-Tees |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr James Newman |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 139974 |
Ofsted inspection date: 24/06/2015
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 357 |
| Number of Pupils: | 367 |
| Number of Boys: | 266 |
| Number of Girls: | 101 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 10.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 27.4% | 8.2% |
| White British | 86.90% | 319 |
| Pakistani | 4.10% | 15 |
| Other Asian | 2.20% | 8 |
| African | 1.60% | 6 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.80% | 3 |
| White and Asian | 0.80% | 3 |
| Other Mixed | 0.80% | 3 |
| Other Black | 0.50% | 2 |
| Other White | 0.50% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.50% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.50% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.30% | 1 |
| Indian | 0.30% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrow Gate Primary School Piper Knowle Road , Hardwick TS19 8DE | - not rated | 257 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow Gate Academy Piper Knowle Road , Hardwick TS19 8DE | 3out of 4 | 257 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter and Paul RC Primary School Ragpath Lane , TS19 9AD | - not rated | 504 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School Ragpath Lane , TS19 9AD | - not rated | 504 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Academy Ragpath Lane , TS19 9AD | 3out of 4 | 504 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady and St Bede RC School Bishopton Road West , TS19 0QH | - not rated | 1,322 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy Bishopton Road West , TS19 0QH | - not rated | 1,322 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blakeston School - A Community Sports College Junction Road , Norton TS19 9LT | - not rated | 1,408 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth Harrowgate Lane , Bishopsgarth TS19 8TF | - not rated | 1,468 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishopsgarth School Harrowgate Lane , Bishopsgarth TS19 8TF | - not rated | 1,468 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockton Sixth Form College Bishopton Road West , TS19 0QD | - not rated | 1,352 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Hill School and Technology College Ketton Road , Hardwick Estate TS19 8BU | - not rated | 0 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Hill Academy Ketton Road , Hardwick Estate TS19 8BU | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kiora Hall Ragpath Lane , Roseworth TS19 9JS | - not rated | 1,061 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Primrose Hill School Durham Road , TS19 0DZ | - not rated | 1,273 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greengates Primary Pupil Support Centre Melton Road , Thornaby TS19 0JD | - not rated | 1,537 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.