Horizons Academy Bexley is an alternative provision academy in Abbey Wood, Bexley, for children and young people aged 5 to 16.
- Ages 5–16
- 18 pupils
- Ofsted report card (2026)
School details
- Type
- Alternative provision academy
- Ages
- 5 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 18 (places for 117)
- Headteacher
- Ms Rebecca Williams (Head of School)
- Part of
- London South East Academies Trust
- Opened
- 1 November 2017
- Free school meals
- 61.1% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Bexley
- School reference (URN)
- 144407
How to get a place
3 steps
- Talk to your child’s school or the council
Places in alternative provision are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Bexley council, rather than applied for directly.
- If your child has an EHC plan
The placement should be agreed through the plan, with you involved in the decision.
- Get free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can explain your options and come to meetings with you.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Report card, June 2026: Expected standard in every area
Inspected in June 2026 under Ofsted’s new report cards, which grade each area separately, from Exceptional to Urgent improvement, instead of one overall grade.
- InclusionExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
- SafeguardingMet
Since then: School remains Good (ungraded inspection, March 2022).
Contact and getting there
Lensbury Way, Abbey Wood, SE2 9TA
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Brighter Futures Specialist College Ltd Independent · Ages 18–25 0.3 miles
- Boxgrove Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.3 miles
- Parkway Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.5 miles
By need in Bexley: Autism (21) · Speech and language (10) · Physical (5) · SEMH (4) · Moderate learning (4) · Severe learning (3) · Hearing (2) · Vision (2)
Questions about Horizons Academy Bexley
How do I get a place at Horizons Academy Bexley?
Places at Horizons Academy Bexley are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Bexley council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does Horizons Academy Bexley take?
Aged 5 to 16, boys and girls.
What is Horizons Academy Bexley’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Good by Ofsted in March 2022 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is Horizons Academy Bexley?
Lensbury Way, Abbey Wood, SE2 9TA, in Bexley.
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