Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College

Secondary
Academy
Ages 11 to 16

Ofsted: Good

Abbs Cross Lane, Hornchurch, RM12 4YBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College is a secondary school in Havering for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 91 schools in Havering. It ranks 12th of 18 secondary schools in Havering. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2017.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 19 September 2017, report published 17 October 2017

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

175 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score45.5

45.5, 0.6 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths45.7%

45.7%, 0.3 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths69.1%

69.1%, 4.3 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc60.6%

60.6%, 20.1 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score4.05

4.05, 0.04 below the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

882 pupils on roll, with places for 888

Eligible for free school meals26.8%

26.8%, 0.3 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language21.3%

21.3%, 0.3 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support41.8%

41.8%, 27 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.7%

2.7%, 3.3 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Sanders Draper	0.4 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 44.4
Hornchurch High School	0.5 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 54.0
The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls	1 mile	Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding	Attainment 8: 51.4
The Brittons Academy	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 39.5
Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School	2 miles	Ofsted judgements: Outstanding	Attainment 8: 62.2

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: LOXFORD SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
Age range: 11 to 16
Gender: Mixed
Sixth form: No
Headteacher: Mrs Nicola Jethwa
Phone: 01708440304
Website: abbscross.net (opens in a new tab)
Address: Abbs Cross Lane, Hornchurch, RM12 4YB
Local authority: Havering
URN: 136663

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.