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Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College
Abbs Cross Lane, Hornchurch, Essex, RM12 4YB, Havering
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
49.0 / 100
Bottom 49%
Better than 49% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
887
Capacity
888
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 69% of students achieving a grade 4 or above in English and Maths. The school's GCSE Attainment 8 score of 45.5 places it in the top 52% nationally, indicating above-average academic outcomes. However, there is room for improvement, especially in the percentage of students attaining a grade 5 or higher in these core subjects, which stands at 46%.
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Last inspected: 19 September 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 45.5 | Bottom 48% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 69% | Top 42% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 46% | Top 45% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 61% | Top 26% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 35% | Top 26% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British59.2%
White Other13.4%
Mixed Other5.0%
Asian Bangladeshi2.8%
Black Other2.7%
Black African2.7%
Asian Indian2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Asian Pakistani1.6%
Black Caribbean1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Other1.0%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Asian Other0.5%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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51.55325, 0.20818 · RM12 4YB
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Frequently asked questions
What is Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College rated by Ofsted?
Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 September 2017.
Is Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College a good school?
Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College scores 49.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 49% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College in GCSEs?
Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.5. 69% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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