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Abbey College, Ramsey
Abbey Road, Ramsey, Cambridgeshire, PE26 1DG, Cambridgeshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
73.2 / 100
Top 27%
Better than 73% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,056
Capacity
1,250
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
84%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 100%, this secondary school offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-18. The school's GCSE results reflect solid performance, with an Attainment 8 score of 46.1 and a 69% pass rate in English and Maths at grade 4 or above. Notably, 73% of students enter the EBacc, indicating a robust academic curriculum, although only 52% progress to university, with 18% attending top-third institutions.
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Last inspected: 11 October 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 46.1 | Top 48% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 69% | Top 43% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 46% | Top 46% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 73% | Top 35% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 29% | Top 35% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 52% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 18% | Average |
Based on 60 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (39 responses)
★★★★★4.2
I'd recommend this school
100%
School keeps me informed
97%
School has high expectations
97%
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
My child makes good progress
95%
My child is happy
92%
Behaviour is good
92%
Progress is communicated
92%
My child feels safe
87%
School supports development
85%
Good range of subjects
80%
School responds to concerns
62%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.2%
White Other5.6%
Black African1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Mixed Other1.4%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Asian Other0.8%
Black Other0.5%
Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.4%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Location
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52.44738, -0.09755 · PE26 1DG
School details
Local authorityCambridgeshire
RegionEast of England
URN137377
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Abbey College, Ramsey rated by Ofsted?
Abbey College, Ramsey was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 October 2023.
Is Abbey College, Ramsey a good school?
Abbey College, Ramsey scores 73.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 27% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Abbey College, Ramsey?
Based on 39 Ofsted Parent View responses, Abbey College, Ramsey receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Abbey College, Ramsey in GCSEs?
Abbey College, Ramsey achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.1. 69% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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