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Abbey Hill Academy

Academy special converter · Stockton-on-Tees · TS19 8BU

Ages 11–19 · 371 pupils · Stockton-on-Tees

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Ofsted

Standards maintained

Attainment 8

0.3

Overall absence

10.1%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Standards maintained

Inspection date

2025-09-09

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-1.67
−20+2
Attainment 80.3
English & maths grade 5+0%
English & maths grade 4+0%
EBacc entry0%

EBacc APS: 0.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence10.1%
Persistent absence (10%+)27.4%
Unauthorised2.4%
Authorised absence
7.7%
Severe absence (50%+)
4.1%
Enrolments in measure
296

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill104%

371 pupils · 357 places

Pupils on roll
371
Boys / girls
266 / 105
School capacity
357
Capacity fill
371 / 357 (104%)
Free school meals
49%
FSM pupils
147
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy special converter

Age range

Ages 11–19

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

3 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: HORIZONS SPECIALIST ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
HORIZONS SPECIALIST ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
Horizons Specialist Academy Trust
Headteacher
Mr James Newman

Location

Address
Ketton Road, Hardwick Estate
Postcode
TS19 8BU
Town
Stockton-on-Tees
Local authority
Stockton-on-Tees
District
Stockton-on-Tees
Constituency
Stockton North
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder; MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty; SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty; PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty
Special classes
Has Special Classes

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy special converter, Ages 11–19, in Stockton-on-Tees, Stockton-on-Tees, 371 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, special school. Free school meals: 49%. SEN provision includes: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder; MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty; SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty….

Open schools in Stockton-on-Tees
65
Academies among open schools in Stockton-on-Tees
78% (51)
Open schools in TS19
18
Open schools in Stockton-on-Tees LA
87

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in Stockton-on-TeesNear TS19

  • Harrow Gate Academy

    Ofsted: Good

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    Ages 2–11

    • KS251%
    • Absence6.5%
    • FSM54.4%
    • Demand1.00

    0.1 miles away

  • St Gregory's Catholic Academy

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy converter · Primary

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    Ages 3–11

    • KS248%
    • Absence5.6%
    • FSM22.6%
    • Demand1.07

    0.3 miles away

  • Hardwick Green Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Stockton-on-Tees · TS19 8WF · Stockton-on-Tees

    Ages 2–11

    • KS238%
    • Absence8.3%
    • FSM71.0%
    • Demand0.96

    0.4 miles away

  • Whitehouse Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

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    Ages 3–11

    • FSM18.0%

    0.6 miles away

  • Rosebrook Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Stockton-on-Tees · TS19 9LF · Stockton-on-Tees

    Ages 2–11

    • KS246%
    • Absence7.1%
    • FSM50.7%
    • Demand1.00

    0.6 miles away

  • Kiora Hall

    Other independent special school

    Stockton on Tees · TS19 9JS · Stockton-on-Tees

    Ages 5–19

    0.6 miles away

  • Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Stockton-on-Tees · TS19 0QH · Stockton-on-Tees

    Ages 11–16

    • Att845.5
    • P8-0.4
    • EM5+43%
    • Absence9.3%

    0.8 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr James Newman
Telephone
01642677113
Website
http://www.horizonstrust.org.uk

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