Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College
URN: 136663 • Hornchurch RM12 4YB
Overview
- Name
- Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College
- URN
- 136663
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- LOXFORD SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Nicola Jethwa (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01708440304
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Abbs Cross Lane, Hornchurch RM12 4YB
Summary
Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College, located in Hornchurch, is a mixed secondary academy with a capacity of 888 students and currently serves 887 pupils. Recognised by Ofsted as a ‘good’ school, Abbs Cross is committed to fostering a culture of aspiration and high expectations. The academy focuses on developing students academically and personally, emphasising traditional values such as respect, discipline, and responsibility.
The school offers a strong pastoral system and a diverse curriculum designed to support students in achieving their potential. Abbs Cross aims to ensure that all pupils leave with a solid foundation of GCSEs, equipped with the skills necessary for self-management and resilience. The academy prides itself on being inclusive, working closely with parents and the community to create a supportive environment where every child is valued.
As part of the Loxford School Trust, Abbs Cross benefits from collaboration with other schools, ensuring high educational standards and adapting to the evolving educational landscape. The academy encourages students to explore their passions and prepares them for future challenges in both academic and social contexts.
The school offers a strong pastoral system and a diverse curriculum designed to support students in achieving their potential. Abbs Cross aims to ensure that all pupils leave with a solid foundation of GCSEs, equipped with the skills necessary for self-management and resilience. The academy prides itself on being inclusive, working closely with parents and the community to create a supportive environment where every child is valued.
As part of the Loxford School Trust, Abbs Cross benefits from collaboration with other schools, ensuring high educational standards and adapting to the evolving educational landscape. The academy encourages students to explore their passions and prepares them for future challenges in both academic and social contexts.
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Nearby alternatives
- The Campion School (63.9)
- Emerson Park Academy (61.7)
- Sanders Draper (57.2)
- Sanders School (51.2)
- Hornchurch High School (50.6)
Key details
- LA
- Havering
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- LOXFORD SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
- Capacity
- 888
- Pupils
- 887
- Boys
- 453
- Girls
- 434
- FSM %
- 25.80
- Open date
- 2011-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-12-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Essex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 887 | 453 | 434 | 888 | 25.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 889 | 460 | 429 | 888 | 23.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 867 | 454 | 413 | 888 | 20.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 867 | 454 | 413 | 876 | 20.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 856 | 428 | 428 | 864 | 18.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 835 | 428 | 407 | 840 | 12.00 |
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