Abbey Hill Academy, based in Stockton-on-Tees, provides not applicable education, 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 .

School Information

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

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 24/06/2015

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 19
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 357
Number of Pupils: 367
Number of Boys: 266
Number of Girls: 101

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 10.1% 4%
Persistent absence: 27.4% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British86.90%319
Pakistani4.10%15
Other Asian2.20%8
African1.60%6
White and Black Caribbean0.80%3
White and Asian0.80%3
Other Mixed0.80%3
Other Black0.50%2
Other White0.50%2
White and Black African0.50%2
Bangladeshi0.50%2
Chinese0.30%1
Indian0.30%1
Irish0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Other (any other ethnic group)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Well below average (-1.58)
Of the 41 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 41 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
-1.58
Town average
-0.11
Local authority average
-0.30
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
0%
Town average
43%
Local authority average
41%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
0%
Town average
49%
Local authority average
51%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
0.2
Town average
47.2
Local authority average
48.6
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
0.0
Town average
4.1
Local authority average
4.3
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
90%

Nearby Schools

Primary

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

Secondary

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

16 plus

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

Not applicable

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.