The Apex Academy, East Hartford
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The Apex Academy has put considerable thought into creating a safe, supportive learning environment. The school is committed to supporting pupils with special educational needs through expert staff and a graduated approach model. Teachers will have time to work together and adapt lessons to meet individual pupil needs, with assessment on entry helping staff understand each child's starting point.
Key Strengths
- Strong safeguarding policies and systems in place with clear procedures for recording and responding to concerns
- Comprehensive behaviour policy based on research, promoting positive culture and restorative practices
- Detailed curriculum planning including enrichment activities, careers education aligned with Gatsby Benchmarks, and daily personal development teaching
- Qualified teachers with subject expertise planned, with dedicated time for professional development and collaborative planning
- Well-maintained premises with appropriate health and safety checks, fire safety equipment, and risk assessments for activities
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - the school has an up-to-date policy that sets out contextual risks, clear expectations for staff, relevant local authority contact details, and a system in place for recording concerns with timely review by the designated safeguarding lead.
Extracurricular Activities
School council, trips to places of worship, assemblies on criminal exploitation/drugs/alcohol/healthy relationships, local MP visits
The Apex Academy is a new independent school currently operating without registration that is likely to meet all independent school standards. It will cater for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, with a planned staff-to-pupil ratio of one to five.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
42%
Available places
21 pupils
50 capacity
29 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - East Hartford
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for East Hartford
Admissions Demand - Northumberland
Places available
1,986
Applications
1,744
Got 1st preference
96.1%
Got preferred school
98.8%
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
The Apex Academy
Eastlea Primary School
Cramlington Northburn Primary School
Burnside Primary School
Cramlington Village Primary School
Cramlington Shanklea Primary School
Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School
New Delaval Primary School
Horton Grange Primary School
Stead Lane Primary School
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