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Abbey College Cambridge

Independent school · Cambridgeshire, CB2 8EB
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 12-21
  • From £35,500 pa
  • 466 pupils
  • Boarding

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
466 ·
Offers boarding
Yes ·
Religion
None
Fees
£35,500 pa
Local authority
Cambridgeshire County Council

Headteacher

Head

Dr Elena Hesse

Entrance

Open days
March

Exit

We do not have destination information for pupils leaving this school. To find out where pupils go on to, you can contact the school.

Latest results

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
38%
LA avg.
22%
Eng. avg.
20%
Data highlight

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • GCSE

Learning support & SEN

0 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
4 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

466
Number of pupils

Money matters

Fee information
£35,500 pa

Inspection reports

What the school says

Abbey College Cambridge is an independent day and boarding school located in Cambridge. We offer a range of courses for students aged 13–21 years including year 9 GCSEs and A levels. Our purpose-built campus provides the perfect study environment. Our diverse learning community provides students with a different view to many aspects of the world, allowing them to become true global citizens who are prepared for an international work environment. Our students are hard-working and award winning. We believe in challenging them to achieve beyond the traditional curriculum and we have a proud record of success in academic competitions.

Contact the school

Address

Homerton Gardens
Purbeck Road
Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
CB2 8EB
Get directions

Telephone: 01223 578280

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.abbeycambridge.co.uk

Local authority: Cambridgeshire County Council

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School data & information Abbey College Cambridge Homerton Gardens, Purbeck Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 8EB
466 Pupil numbers

GCSE-level results data is not reliably reported on for independent schools. We have chosen to show only the results achieved in individual subjects. Find out more

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Statistics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 7 7
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 7

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
38%
LA avg.
22%
Eng. avg.
20%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
43.82
LA avg.
36.69
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Russian GCE A level 13 A*
Psychology GCE A level 7 A*
Physics GCE A level 45 A
Mathematics (Further) GCE A level 40 A
Mathematics GCE A level 95 A
History GCE A level 10 B
Government and Politics GCE A level 8 B
Economics GCE A level 34 A
Chinese GCE A level 16 A
Chemistry GCE A level 32 A
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 14 B
Biology GCE A level 16 A
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 6 A
Accounting / Finance GCE A level 11 A

Entry and exit data

We do not have entry or exit data for pupils at this school. Find out more

SEN overview

Abbey College Cambridge is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

0 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2%
4 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

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