Abbey Hill Academy & College

A good academy special converter school in Stoke-on-Trent. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Abbey Hill Academy & College.

Stoke-On-Trent, ST35PP Ofsted: Good Age 3-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

75

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 100.0%
Raw: Good

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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
4 February 2014
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Box Lane
Meir
Stoke-On-Trent, ST35PP

Location

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Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
149990
Type
Academy special converter
Phase
Special
Address
Box Lane, Meir, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 5PP
Age range
3-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Opened
01-11-2023
Trust/MAT
ST BART'S MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
412 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
362
Free School Meals
51.5% (186 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
100.0% (362 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
89.3%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
29.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
10 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
21
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
362 pupils
3-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Aim High - Be the best you can"

Independence Challenge Community Creativity Personalised approach

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Abbey Hill Academy & College. We pride ourselves on creating a safe, nurturing and welcoming environment where every pupil can thrive and flourish. Our dedicated staff work to ensure pupils feel valued, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. Our core values underpin everything we do, and we aim to develop independence, creativity, resilience, and a sense of belonging through a personalised curriculum.

Admissions Criteria

Admission to Abbey Hill Connect is controlled via the Local Authority. Children must have an EHC Plan with either ‘Communication and Interaction’ or ‘Cognition and Learning’ as their primary need.

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