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Abbey College, Ramsey

Abbey College, Ramsey

Huntingdonshire, PE26 1DGSecondary School·Ages 11-18
Goodby Ofsted

84%

Capacity

1,056

Pupils

1.5x

Demand

About Abbey College, Ramsey

Abbey College, Ramsey is a state-funded None secondary school serving the Huntingdonshire community, welcoming children from age 11 to 18. The school has 1,056 pupils on roll and is well-filled (84% of 1,250 places).

Ofsted has rated Abbey College, Ramsey "Good", the school is led by headteacher Andy Christoforou, it falls under Cambridgeshire local authority.

In terms of academic performance, its Progress 8 score of 0.00 is below the national average. Additionally, Attainment 8 is solid at 46.4. Additionally, sixth form students achieve an average A-Level grade of C. Additionally, ranked 1510th out of 3,141 schools in England. Additionally, 5th out of 7 in Huntingdonshire.

Abbey College, Ramsey is a popular choice with families — it received 332 applications for 228 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 230 were first-preference applications.

Abbey College, Ramsey parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 100% recommending the school (39 responses).

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Abbey College, Ramsey include Dining Hall, Science Labs, Astro Turf, Gymnasium, Tennis Courts, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Swimming Pool, Theatre, Library, Sports Hall, Sixth Form Centre.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Basketball, Rowing, Hockey, Dance and 6 more, as well as clubs including DofE, Coding, Gardening, Book Club and 5 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 26.2%, which is above the national average for secondary schools in England.

For families exploring secondary schools in Huntingdonshire, Abbey College, Ramsey is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressAbbey Road, Ramsey, Huntingdonshire, PE26 1DG
HeadteacherAndy Christoforou
Local AuthorityCambridgeshire
Number of Pupils1,056
Free School Meals (FSM)26.2%
School Capacity1,056 / 1,250 (84% full)
Sixth FormYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Oct 2023
View Report

Overall Effectiveness

Good

Unchanged
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Sixth Form Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 16 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on Progress 8 (+0.00)

1510th of 3,141

Nationally

Top 50%

169th of 350

In East of England

Top 50%

5th of 7

In Huntingdonshire

Top 71%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data

GCSE Results

2023/24

Progress 8 Score

0.00Average

Students make similar progress to students nationally with the same starting point

BelowAverageAbove

Attainment 8 (vs national avg)

+46.4Well Above Average

Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average

BelowAverageAbove
Grade 9-4 (Standard Pass)74%
Grade 9-5 (Strong Pass)51%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.

A-Level Results

2023/24
53 students

Average Points per Entry

31.6Grade C

Value Added Score

-0.15Below Average
BelowAverageAbove

Best 3 A-Levels (Average)

32.3Grade C+
AAB or higher (inc. 2 facilitating)12%
Avg Points per Entry over timeStable +0.2

'21/22

34.6

'22/23

28.3

'23/24

31.6

Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.

Ofsted Parent View

39 responses

Would Recommend This School

100%Excellent
Needs Attentionbelow 70%
SEND support
0%
Bullying dealt with
15%
Concerns dealt with
62%
Strengths95%+ agree
Aware of curriculumHigh expectationsClubs & activities

Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyMulti-Sensory

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Facilities

13
Dining HallScience LabsAstro TurfGymnasiumTennis CourtsICT SuiteArt StudiosMusic RoomsSwimming PoolTheatreLibrarySports HallSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

19

Sports

BasketballRowingHockeyDanceNetballAthleticsSwimmingCricketBadmintonGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

Duke of EdinburghCodingGardeningBook ClubDebateNewspaperModel United NationsChessChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

228

Applications

332

Balanced

Applications roughly match available places

Applications to places ratio1.5x
0x1x2x3x5x+

230 families put this school as their 1st choice (69% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Abbey College, Ramsey

Abbey College, Ramsey has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

01487812352www.abbeycollege.cambs.sch.uk/

Abbey Road, Ramsey

Huntingdonshire, PE26 1DG

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Abbey Road, Ramsey

Huntingdonshire, PE26 1DG

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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