Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College

About Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College

Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College is an academy converter in Hornchurch, Havering, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 887 pupils on roll. It is part of LOXFORD SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 41.5 (2025/26). 26.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 21.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Havering →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

887 / 888 (100%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Abbs Cross Lane, Hornchurch, Havering, RM12 4YB

Phone

01708440304

Head Teacher

Nicola Jethwa

Website

http://www.abbscross.net

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College?

Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College is an academy converter in Hornchurch, Havering, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College have?

Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College has 887 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 41.5 in 2025/26.

Is Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College part of an academy trust?

Yes — Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College is part of LOXFORD SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED.

Where is Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College?

Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College is located at Abbs Cross Lane, Hornchurch, Havering, RM12 4YB.