Abbey Hill Academy is a special academy in Stockton-on-Tees for children and young people aged 11 to 19. It supports autism, moderate learning, severe learning and 1 other need.
- Ages 11–19
- 371 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Special academy
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 371 (places for 357)
- Headteacher
- Mr James Newman (Principal)
- Part of
- Horizons Specialist Academy Trust
- Opened
- 1 August 2013
- Free school meals
- 49% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Stockton-on-Tees
- School reference (URN)
- 139974
Needs it supports
4 needs: autism, moderate learning and 2 more
As listed by the Department for Education, grouped the way EHC plans describe needs.
Communication and interaction
Cognition and learning
- Moderate learning difficulty Other schools for this in Stockton-on-Tees (8)
- Severe learning difficulty
- Profound and multiple learning difficulties
How to get a place
4 steps, starting with an EHC plan
- An EHC plan
Places at schools like this usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. If your child doesn’t have one yet, you can ask the council for an assessment yourself.
- Visit and ask questions
See whether the school feels right and whether it can meet your child’s needs. Our list of questions below can help.
- Ask for the school to be named
Tell the council that looks after the plan (often Stockton-on-Tees council) that this is the school you want, and ask them to consult it.
- Named in the plan
If the school is named in your child’s plan, it must admit your child. Free home-to-school transport is often part of the arrangement.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Good, June 2015; standards maintained (July 2025)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in June 2015. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementGood
- Sixth formOutstanding
Since then: Standards maintained (ungraded inspection, July 2025).
Contact and getting there
Ketton Road, Hardwick Estate, Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 8BU
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Rosebrook Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 2–11 0.6 miles
- Hardwick Green Primary Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 2–11 0.6 miles
- Kiora Hall Independent · Ages 5–19 · Ofsted: Good 0.6 miles
All SEND schools in Stockton-on-Tees
By need in Stockton-on-Tees: Autism (11) · Speech and language (9) · Moderate learning (9) · SEMH (7) · Hearing (3) · Vision (3) · Dyslexia and SpLD (2) · Physical (2)
Questions about Abbey Hill Academy
How do I get a place at Abbey Hill Academy?
There’s no catchment area or application round. Places usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan: ask the council that looks after the plan to consult Abbey Hill Academy. If it is named in the plan, the school must admit your child.
What needs does Abbey Hill Academy support?
Autism, moderate learning difficulty, severe learning difficulty and profound and multiple learning difficulties. Every child is different, so ask the school how it would meet your child’s needs.
What ages does Abbey Hill Academy take?
Aged 11 to 19, boys and girls.
What is Abbey Hill Academy’s Ofsted rating?
There’s no overall grade to show. Read the school’s latest inspection report on the Ofsted website.
Where is Abbey Hill Academy?
Ketton Road, Hardwick Estate, Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 8BU, in Stockton-on-Tees.
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