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Abbey College, Ramsey

Huntingdonshire, PE26 1DGSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2023
Progress 8
0.00
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.0×
Oversubscribed
230 1st-choice / 228 places
Ranking
#1,510
of 3,141 nationally

About Abbey College, Ramsey

Abbey College, Ramsey, a mixed secondary school in Huntingdonshire, holds a Good rating from its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, with two standout areas judged Outstanding: its sixth-form provision and pupils' personal development. The school's Progress 8 score sits at exactly 0, which is exactly in line with the national average for student progress from Key Stage 2 to GCSE. This places it 23rd out of 39 similar schools in Cambridgeshire, and 5th out of 7 schools within Huntingdonshire itself. While the local authority average Progress 8 score is 0.17, Abbey College's score of 0 means its pupils make typical progress compared with peers nationally. The school's Attainment 8 score is 46.4, and 50.9% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs. A notable 67.1% of pupils entered the English Baccalaureate, though only 18.6% achieved it at grade 5 or above.

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

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Oct 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Outstanding

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

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.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyMulti-Sensory

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

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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.