Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College, Hornchurch
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 9 years agoOverall
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its September 2017 inspection — up from Inadequate.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
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At a Glance
26.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
24.7
Avg class size
35
Total classes
4 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
882 pupils
888 capacity
6 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Hornchurch
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Hornchurch
Admissions Demand - Havering
Places available
3,435
Applications
3,183
Got 1st preference
76.4%
Got preferred school
96.5%
Secondary admissions across Havering (2025/26)
Inspection History(3)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
8.15268%
Overall absence
20.6041%
Persistent absence
927
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College
Benhurst Primary School
Elm Park Primary School
Suttons Primary School
Scotts Primary School
Hacton Primary School
R J Mitchell Primary School
Langtons Junior Academy
Langtons Infant School & Nursery
Harrow Lodge Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
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