The Apex Academy
The Apex Academy is an independent special school in Northumberland for pupils aged 11 to 16. It has 21 pupils on roll.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Old Hartford School Scott Street East Hartford Northumberland NE23 3AR |
| Reference Number | 152094 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 21 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 61.9%
Girls: 38.1% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | |
| Last Report Date | 24 Sep 2025 – no overall grade published for this inspection |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 24 Sep 2025 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
In 2025–26, 38.1% of pupils at The Apex Academy were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 19.0% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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How many pupils does The Apex Academy have?
The Apex Academy has 21 pupils on roll.
What age range does The Apex Academy cover?
The Apex Academy for pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is The Apex Academy?
The Apex Academy is at Old Hartford School, Scott Street, East Hartford, Northumberland, NE23 3AR.