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Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College

Academy converter · Hornchurch · RM12 4YB

Ages 11–16 · 882 pupils · Havering

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Ofsted

School remains Good

Attainment 8

45.3

Overall absence

7.4%

Admissions demand

0.84 · Often has places

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2023-02-08

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

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

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.24
−20+2
Attainment 845.3
English & maths grade 5+40%
English & maths grade 4+61%
EBacc entry62%

EBacc APS: 3.9

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence7.4%
Persistent absence (10%+)21.1%
Unauthorised3.4%
Authorised absence
4.0%
Severe absence (50%+)
1.6%
Enrolments in measure
922

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.84 · Often has places

1st preferences

140

Places offered

174

1st-preference offers

140

Total preferences (any rank)
573
Preferred offers (top 3)
174
Applications from outside LA
40
Offers to outside-LA applicants
17
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill99%

882 pupils · 888 places

Pupils on roll
882
Boys / girls
458 / 424
School capacity
888
Capacity fill
882 / 888 (99%)
Free school meals
26.8%
FSM pupils
236
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: LOXFORD SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
Academy trust
LOXFORD SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
Sponsor
Loxford School Trust Ltd
Headteacher
Mrs Nicola Jethwa

Location

Address
Abbs Cross Lane
Postcode
RM12 4YB
Town
Hornchurch
County
Essex
Local authority
Havering
District
Havering
Constituency
Hornchurch and Upminster
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

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

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Hornchurch, Havering, 882 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 26.8%.

Open schools in Hornchurch
23
Secondary schools in Hornchurch
5
Academies among open schools in Hornchurch
52% (12)
Open schools in RM12
12
Secondary in RM12
3
Open schools in Havering LA
92
Secondary in Havering LA
18

Nearby secondary schools

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

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Nicola Jethwa
Telephone
01708440304
Website
http://www.abbscross.net

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