Abbey College Cambridge

Type Independent School / Other independent school
Age Range 12-21
Religion Unknown
Address Homerton Gardens
Purbeck Road
Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
CB2 8EB
Phone 01223578280
Reference Number 136083

Abbey College Cambridge is performing well overall, establishing a strong culture of ambition and high standards across its educational offerings. The school's leadership has successfully created a nurturing environment that facilitates the development of positive relationships among students from diverse backgrounds. Most students show high levels of motivation, mature behavior, and commendable safety awareness, which contribute to their overall good progress and outcomes. Notably, the school has continued to maintain high A-level results, with a significant proportion of students achieving top grades, paving their way to university placements. However, there is a concern regarding the progress of certain students, particularly those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. These students do not consistently achieve at the expected rates across all subjects, which highlights the need for further improvements in the quality of teaching and learning. While the school meets independent school standards and demonstrates effective leadership and a commitment to student welfare, addressing the achievement gaps for all students remains a priority for the school.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 428
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 53.5%
Girls: 46.5%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 0%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 100%

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
8 Unknown Unknown Unknown
9 Unknown Unknown Unknown
10 Unknown Unknown Unknown
11 Unknown Unknown Unknown
12 Unknown Unknown Unknown
13 Unknown Unknown Unknown

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
Last Report Date 28 Feb 2017
Date Report
28 Feb 2017 Standard inspection:
06 Oct 2015 Additional inspection
28 Jan 2014 Standard inspection:
16 Nov 2010 Standard inspection:

Strengths

  • Strong leadership fostering a culture of ambition and high standards.
  • Students demonstrate mature behavior and exemplary conduct.
  • High levels of motivation among students, leading to good academic progress.
  • Outstanding personal development and welfare provision.
  • Extensive opportunities for student involvement in community and decision-making.
  • High A-level results with a significant proportion of students achieving top grades.
  • Effective safeguarding practices and a nurturing environment.

Areas for Improvement

  • Some students with SEND do not make rapid progress across subjects.
  • Inconsistent checking of student understanding and feedback provided by teachers.

Points

Points Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Average Points 44.59
Average Points (best 3) 44.6

Grades

School Local Nationwide
Average Grade B+ B- C+
Average Grade (best 3) B+ B- C+
Percentage Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Students getting AAB or better 40.2%
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