The Apex Academy is an independent special school in East Hartford, Northumberland, for children and young people aged 11 to 16.
- Ages 11–16
- 21 pupils
School details
- Type
- Independent special school
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 21 (places for 50)
- Headteacher
- Headteacher Amran Suleman
- Opened
- 10 November 2025
- Council
- Northumberland
- School reference (URN)
- 152094
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 Northumberland council) that this is the school you want, and ask them to consult it.
- An offer, and the council’s agreement
As an independent school not approved under Section 41, it doesn’t have to accept a place: the school has to offer one, and the council has to agree to name it in the plan.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Read the latest inspection report
There’s no grade to show. Read this school’s latest inspection report on the Ofsted website.
Contact and getting there
Old Hartford School, Scott Street, East Hartford, NE23 3AR
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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- The Dales School Special school · Ages 4–11 · Ofsted: Outstanding 1.8 miles
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Questions about The Apex Academy
How do I get a place at The Apex 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 The Apex Academy. As an independent school not approved under Section 41, it has to offer a place and the council has to agree to name it.
What ages does The Apex Academy take?
Aged 11 to 16, boys and girls.
What is The Apex Academy’s Ofsted rating?
There’s no overall grade to show. Read the school’s latest inspection report on the Ofsted website.
Where is The Apex Academy?
Old Hartford School, Scott Street, East Hartford, NE23 3AR, in Northumberland.
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