The short version
Average GCSE results. 84% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.1
2.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
46%
3.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
73%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.18
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
84%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
6%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 177 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 82 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,056
- Capacity
- 84%
- FSM
- 26.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- Trust
- ABBEY COLLEGE, RAMSEY
- Head
- Mr Andy Christoforou (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
March 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
March 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Abbey Road, Ramsey, Cambridgeshire, PE26 1DG
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Abbey College, Ramsey a selective school?
No. Abbey College, Ramsey is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Abbey College, Ramsey's Ofsted rating?
Abbey College, Ramsey was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Abbey College, Ramsey?
Abbey College, Ramsey currently has 1,056 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Abbey College, Ramsey take?
Abbey College, Ramsey caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Abbey College, Ramsey?
Abbey College, Ramsey is in Ramsey, PE26 1DG, in the Cambridgeshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Abbey College, Ramsey have a sixth form?
Yes, Abbey College, Ramsey has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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