Horizons Specialist Academy Trust
Horizons Specialist Academy Trust is an academy trust running 8 schools (7 special and 1 secondary) in 5 council areas, including Stockton-on-Tees, Redcar and Cleveland and Middlesbrough.
Of its 2 schools with a graded Ofsted inspection, 50% are rated Good or Outstanding (1 good, 1 requires improvement).
3 of its schools have been inspected under Ofsted's new report cards: 4 of their 18 graded areas were strong or exceptional, and 1 need attention or urgent improvement.
The trust is registered at Companies House as company 08608287, incorporated in 2013.
Sources: DfE GIAS and performance data, Ofsted, Companies House.
Schools in Horizons Specialist Academy Trust
| School | Phase | Area | Inspection | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Hill Academy | Special | Stockton-on-Tees | - | A8 1.0 |
| Archway Academy | Secondary | Middlesbrough | - | - |
| Green Gates Academy | Special | Stockton-on-Tees | - | KS2 16% |
| Hollis Academy | Special | Middlesbrough | Report card: 0/6 strong | A8 5.7 |
| Mo Mowlam Academy | Special | Redcar | Report card: 1/6 strong, 1 need attention | KS2 22% |
| Norman Cornish Academy | Special | Spennymoor | Requires improvement | - |
| The Woodlands Academy | Special | Scarborough | Good (2024) | KS2 0% |
| Westlands Academy | Special | Stockton-on-Tees | Report card: 3/6 strong | A8 6.8 |
Results are each school's latest: Attainment 8 for secondaries, KS2 reading and maths expected standard for primaries. The average state school in England scored 46.8 and 76% in 2025.