Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College

A good academy converter school in Havering. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College.

Hornchurch, RM124YB Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

57

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
49.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.24
English & Maths grade 4+ %
54.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 61.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
19 September 2017
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Abbs Cross Lane
Hornchurch, RM124YB
Phone
1708440304
Website
abbscross.net

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136663
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Abbs Cross Lane, Hornchurch, RM12 4YB
Website
http://www.abbscross.net
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
LOXFORD SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
Capacity
888 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
889
Free School Meals
24.4% (217 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.9% (17 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
21.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
45.3
Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.5
English Attainment 8:
9.9
Maths Attainment 8:
8.5
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
14.5
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.5
Ebacc English:
94.2%
Ebacc Entry:
25.0%
Ebacc Humanities:
90.1%
Ebacc Languages:
63.4%
Ebacc Maths:
98.3%
Ebacc Sciences:
95.9%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.24
Progress 8 Range:
-0.45 to -0.03

Key Performance Indicators

Attainment 8:
45.3 (+5.8 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
25 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
148
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
889 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

compassion ambition resilience excellence

Head Teacher's Message

I am delighted to welcome you to the Abbs Cross Academy website. Abbs Cross Academy is recognised by Ofsted as a ‘good’ school. We aim to go beyond good through aspiration, high expectations, and traditional values of respect, discipline and responsibility, supported by our pastoral system and as part of the Loxford School Trust to deliver high educational standards.

Facilities

Learning Resource Centre Sports Centre with Swimming Pool Drama Centre Music Centre Dedicated SEND area Four computer suites Canteen

Curriculum Highlights

Majority of pupils follow EBACC qualifications Reading across all curriculum areas is a priority to extend and deepen pupils' understanding and vocabulary Enrichment, both within the curriculum and beyond, is essential in bringing learning to life and forms a daily part of the school's ethos Curriculum designed to prepare students for future education, employment and training

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Homework Club runs 3:15pm–4:30pm after the school day. The Learning Resource Centre offers quiet study support during this time, and the library is open for independent study 08:00–08:30 before school and again during break and lunch times.

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