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Abbey Hill Academy
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Abbey Hill Academy
- Secondary
- Stockton-on-Tees TS19 8BU
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| Leadership and management | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: All groups of students make good progress through Key Stages 3 and 4.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students behave well, have good attitudes to learning, and are respectful and polite.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers receive bespoke training to improve their teaching practices.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders ensure high-quality teaching and use external consultants to drive continual improvement.
Strengths and Challenges: High expectations and effective support help teachers; however, marking consistency needs improvement.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents are supportive and value the academy highly.
Communication: Leaders communicate effectively with parents about their child’s progress.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are very supportive and value the academy highly.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff always there to help students; discrimination is not tolerated.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leadership uses performance reviews and external consultants to drive continual improvement.
Managing Bullying and Safety: The academy’s work to keep students safe and secure is outstanding.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Strong understanding of child protection, e-safety, and safeguarding matters.
Extracurricular Offerings: Creative and enriching curriculum including visits and sports activities.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Exciting topics and activities contribute to good spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development.
Managing and Supporting SEND: All students have special educational needs and receive good personalized support.
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Abbey Hill Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in County Durham, North East.
It has 352 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 7 : 1.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-19 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 7 | 15.1 | 15.7 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 0% | 48% | 15% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.58 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 0.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 32.43% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 46.24% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 27.67% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 12.48% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 18.76% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.00 | 2.97 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 88.13% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 44 | 145 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 79.53% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 2% | 49.8% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 9.4% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 13.93% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 91% | 6.47% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 4.47% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 4.2% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 36.33% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 49.33% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 27.86% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 17.14% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 21.76% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.23 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 87.71% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 48 | 138 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 98% | 82.14% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 6% | 47.29% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 11.29% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 15.29% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 92% | 8.29% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.71% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.14% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
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results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -2.09 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 0.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 35.33% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 52% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 27.39% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 11.33% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 17.89% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.1 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 90% | 88.17% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 50 | 143 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 80% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 10% | 47.08% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 12.08% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 13.5% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 80% | 7.33% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 4.67% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.17% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 35.28% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 47.94% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 24.17% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 11.5% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 16% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.95 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 87.5% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 39 | 150 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 71.83% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 42% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 9.83% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 17.25% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 92% | 7.83% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.75% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.17% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.74 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 0.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 28.5% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 42% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 30.72% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 14.61% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 16.06% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 87.4% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 35 | 153 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 61.3% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 44.4% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 14.7% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 9.8% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 89% | 9.1% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 7.4% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.7% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
7 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Abbey Hill Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1