Abbeygate Sixth Form College
| Type | 16-19 academy / Free schools 16 to 19 |
| Age Range | 16-19 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Beetons Way Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP33 3YU |
| Reference Number | 147063 |
Abbeygate Sixth Form College has demonstrated outstanding overall effectiveness in its inaugural inspection. The college, established in 2019, offers a broad range of A-level subjects to around 900 students and is part of the Suffolk Academies Trust. The findings reveal exceptional quality of education, positive student behaviour, and a strong leadership framework. Notable strengths include a highly ambitious curriculum that expands students' skills and knowledge, along with high attendance rates and supportive learning environments that foster student well-being and engagement.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1114 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 41.56%
Girls: 58.44% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 0% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 17.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 254 | 347 | 601 |
| 13 | 209 | 304 | 513 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 80.3% |
| White, Other | 7.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.5% |
| White & Asian | 2.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1% |
| African | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% |
| Asian, Other | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Unclassified | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 16 May 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 16 May 2023 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Jan 2022 | Monitoring visit |
Strengths
- Outstanding quality of education and leadership.
- Highly ambitious curriculum that extends beyond the core subjects.
- Strong independent study skills among students.
- Effective careers programme that supports future opportunities.
- High levels of student engagement in extracurricular activities.
Points
| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 33.83 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 33.8 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 10.9% |
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