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Abbey College Cambridge

Other independent school · Cambridgeshire, CB2 8EB

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#179 of 2,536

Better than 92% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages12 to 21
Pupils337
GenderMixed
Head teacherDr Elena Hesse
Local authorityCambridgeshire
Opened02 Mar 2010
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 136083.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolCambridgeshireEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.19.648.946.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.0%68.2%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.0%50.7%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.0%18.3%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0%63.8%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 422--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolCambridgeshireEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.44.59, better than England, better than Cambridgeshire37.3935
Average A-level gradeB+--
Average points, best three A-levels44.6, better than England, better than Cambridgeshire37.9935.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsB+--
AAB or better40.2%, better than England, better than Cambridgeshire22.9%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.0.25, better than England--
A-level progressAbove average, better than England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study106--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.z--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils337
Girls166
Boys171
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.13
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.0

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.77%
Higher education74.3%
Employment0.9%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.0.9%
Further education0%
Apprenticeship0%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near Abbey College Cambridge
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 mi16 plusHills Road Sixth Form CollegeAcademy 16-19 converter
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0.4 miNot applicableThe Perse SchoolOther independent school
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0.5 miNot applicableSt Faith's SchoolOther independent school
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0.5 miPrimaryMorley Memorial Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.5 mi16 plusLong Road Sixth Form CollegeAcademy 16-19 converter
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0.6 miNot applicableSt. Andrew's College CambridgeOther independent school
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0.6 miSecondaryTrumpington Community CollegeAcademy converter
Good
0.7 miNot applicableSt Mary's SchoolOther independent school
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0.7 miNurseryHomerton Early Years CentreLocal authority nursery school
Good
0.8 miPrimarySt Pauls CofE VA Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
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Frequently asked questions about Abbey College Cambridge

How does Abbey College Cambridge rank in England?

Abbey College Cambridge ranks 179 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 92% of schools).

What are Abbey College Cambridge's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Abbey College Cambridge was B+, and 40.2% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend Abbey College Cambridge?

Abbey College Cambridge has 337 pupils aged 12 to 21.

Does Abbey College Cambridge have a sixth form?

Yes, Abbey College Cambridge teaches students up to age 21.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.