The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 3.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
3.3
40.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.25
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
3% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 12–21
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 428
- Capacity
- 74%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- Head
- Dr Elena Hesse
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Homerton Gardens, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 8EB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHills Road Sixth Form College
16 plus · Very close
The Perse School
Independent · 720m away
St Faith's School
Independent · 749m away
Morley Memorial Primary School
Primary · 809m away
Long Road Sixth Form College
16 plus · Grammar · 872m away
St. Andrew's College Cambridge
Independent · 984m away
Trumpington Community College
Secondary · 1.0km away
St Mary's School
Independent · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Abbey College Cambridge's Ofsted rating?
Abbey College Cambridge was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2017. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Abbey College Cambridge?
Abbey College Cambridge currently has 428 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Abbey College Cambridge take?
Abbey College Cambridge caters for pupils aged 12 to 21.
Where is Abbey College Cambridge?
Abbey College Cambridge is in Cambridgeshire, CB2 8EB, in the Cambridgeshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Abbey College Cambridge have a sixth form?
Yes, Abbey College Cambridge has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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