Abingdon and Witney College
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About Abingdon and Witney College
Abingdon and Witney College is a state-funded sixth-form college for students aged 16 to 99, and its most recent Ofsted inspection judged the school as Good overall. The single most informative exam metric for this school is its A-level performance, which is exceptionally strong. In the 2023/24 academic year, students achieved an average grade of A across their best three A-levels, with an average points per entry of 48.68, also graded at A. The college's value-added score of 0.57 places it in the 'Well above average' progress banding, meaning students make significantly more progress than similar students nationally. This is a school that clearly excels at the post-16 level, with 60.3 per cent of entries achieving grades AAB or higher. For context, the college does not offer GCSE courses to younger students, so its KS4 metrics are minimal, with an Attainment 8 score of just 15.8 and no entries for the English Baccalaureate.
The college's A-level outcomes are particularly impressive when compared with local averages. The average points per entry of 48.68 is equivalent to a solid A grade, and the value-added score of 0.57 is well above the national average. While the local authority's average Progress 8 score for secondary schools is -0.07, this college focuses entirely on post-16 study, so direct comparisons are limited. However, its A-level performance places it among the strongest providers in Oxfordshire. The college's progress banding of 'Well above average' indicates that students here consistently outperform expectations based on their prior attainment. With 174 students included in the A-level results, the data is robust and not based on a small cohort. The college does not offer GCSEs, so its KS4 results are not representative of a typical secondary school, but for students looking to study A-levels, the academic outcomes are outstanding.
The college is a boarding school with a capacity of 1,425 students, and it offers a wide range of facilities including a sixth-form centre, art studios, music rooms, science labs, a swimming pool, and a gymnasium. Sports on offer include cricket, rowing, athletics, and martial arts, while clubs such as Model UN, Young Enterprise, and Eco Club provide enrichment. The school has a chapel on site, reflecting its historical roots, though it has no religious character. For families considering this college, it is best suited to students who are focused on A-level study and want a strong academic environment with excellent progress outcomes. The college is oversubscribed in terms of its overall capacity, so early application is advisable. With its boarding provision, it also appeals to families who need residential accommodation for their child during the week. The school's SEND provisions are not detailed in the data, but its inclusive age range up to 99 suggests a broad and flexible approach to adult education as well.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 16 to 99 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Wootton Road, Abingdon, Vale of White Horse, OX14 1GG |
| Headteacher | Jacqui Canton |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| School Capacity | 1,425 |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
| Boarding | Yes — Boarding school |
GCSE Results
2023/24Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
A-Level Results
2023/24Average Points per Entry
Value Added Score
Best 3 A-Levels (Average)
'21/22
51.0
'22/23
48.8
'23/24
48.7
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where school leavers go
2022/2361%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 166 pupils).
- University (HE)61%
- Not sustained16%
- Employment11%
- Other education2%
- Apprenticeship1%
Sources: DfE 16-18 destination measures (broad bucket); DfE KS5 student destinations file (Russell Group / top-third HE / Oxbridge). Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion.
SEND Support
SEN Pupil Breakdown
0
With EHC Plan
206
SEN Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
12Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below most schools — predominantly English as first language.
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
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Total schools
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Oversubscribed
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Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Abingdon and Witney College
Contact Information
Wootton Road, Abingdon
Vale of White Horse, OX14 1GG
Wootton Road, Abingdon
Vale of White Horse, OX14 1GG
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