Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College
Academy converter secondary school in Hornchurch (Havering).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
I am delighted to welcome you to the Abbs Cross Academy website. Abbs Cross Academy is recognised by Ofsted as a good school. This is due to the hard work and commitment of our staff and the perseverance and positivity of our pupils.
We are, however, not satisfied with good, and continue to develop a culture of aspiration and high expectations in order to make our school the best it can be. We believe in developing our students so that they are able to achieve their potential both academically and as members of our community.
We work on the traditional values of respect, discipline and responsibility to prepare our students for the challenges of examinations, social interactions and the world of work. We want all of our students to find their passion and have the tools to pursue their dreams.
As part of the Loxford School Trust, we are able to work within a hub of schools, led by Loxford School, an Outstanding school, thus ensuring that our staff are able to deliver the highest educational standards. This enables us to stay ahead of an ever-evolving education system and a constantly changing society.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
3 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Dance
- Drama
- Swimming
Key facts
- URN
- 136663
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Local authority
- Havering
- Constituency
- Hornchurch and Upminster
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2011
Governing body (7 current, 0 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Jason Duck | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by academy members | since 2025 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Paula Gadd | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2026 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Lesley Tang | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Nikki Moore | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Miss Katy Sweeny | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Ms Michala Aylward | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Nicola Jethwa | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2017 |
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