Abbey Hill Academy & College

StateSpecial SchoolGeneral SEN

SpecialAges 3–19373 pupils

Box Lane, Meir, ST3 5PPWebsite01782355849

373 pupilsAges 3–19EHCP

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Ages3 - 19

Pupils373

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Pupils373

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Type

Academy

Phase

Special School

Age Range

3 - 19

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

373 / 412 (91%)

Avg Class Size

~23*

Head Teacher

Mr Darryl Ellis

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

SENDGeneral SEN

This is a special school. Admission is through an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

8.5%

Absence rate

Avg 6.7%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

8.5%vs 6.7% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate8.5%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence22.0%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate7.5%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support 0.0%

Below averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans 100.0%

Above averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Speech, Language & Communication186 pupils (50%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty87 pupils (23%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder75 pupils (20%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health14 pupils (4%)

Multisensory Impairment7 pupils (2%)

Severe Learning Difficulty3 pupils (1%)

Specific Learning Difficulty1 pupils (0%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE) 47

Teaching assistants (FTE)78

Support staff (FTE)96

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils373

Free school meals 53.9%

English as additional language 7.5%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British75.6%

Black African3.8%

Pakistani3.5%

Asian Other2.4%

Mixed Other2.4%

Mixed White & Caribbean2.4%

Indian1.9%

Black Other1.6%

White Other1.3%

Mixed White & Asian1.3%

Mixed White & African1.1%

Chinese0.8%

Other0.5%

White Irish0.5%

Bangladeshi0.5%

Gypsy/Roma0.3%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Jun 2025

Spending Per Pupil

£18,199

total expenditure per pupil

+£10,799 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£6,566

Support staff£6,497

Premises£210

Energy£108

Learning resources£257

Income per pupil£19,704

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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