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Abbey College, Ramsey

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Andy Christoforou

corporate_fareABBEY COLLEGE, RAMSEY

location_onRamsey, PE26 1DG

language Visit Website phone 1487812352

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

1,055

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Attainment 8

46.1

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GCSE Rank

#23 in Cambridgeshire

#1,530 of 3,216 nationally

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Abbey College, Ramsey is a Academy converter secondary school in Ramsey, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Abbey College, Ramsey is an academy converter in Ramsey, Cambridgeshire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of ABBEY COLLEGE, RAMSEY. The school has approximately 1,056 pupils on roll, of whom 26% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.1, placing the school #23 in Cambridgeshire and #1,530 of 3,216 nationally. 45.50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 14.0% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 13 A-level subjects. 44.3% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 20.3% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.18 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 1.0× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.9:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 1.5 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

46.1

Grade 5+ E&M

45.50%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)14.0%

Entering EBacc72.50%

EBacc APS4.1

2024

Progress 8 Score

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc67.10%

EBacc APS4.21

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.10

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc24%

EBacc APS3.85

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.02

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc39%

EBacc APS4.29

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc31%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.15

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc10%

EBacc APS3.86

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.02

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc26%

EBacc APS3.69

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment8%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

99%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.18

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*8.9%

Achieving A*–A20.3%

Achieving A*–B44.3%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate90.0%

A-level subjects offered13

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.15

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate95.70%

2023

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate100.00%

2022

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate90.9%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

11 October 2023

Inspection Report

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17 March 2021

Inspection Report

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26 November 2019

Inspection Report

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13 March 2018

Inspection Report

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23 February 2016

Inspection Report

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13 November 2015

Inspection Report

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27 November 2013

Inspection Report

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08 October 2012

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

5 Evaluations

2023-10-11

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Good

2018-03-13

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 2 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2016-02-23

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2015-11-13

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2013-11-27

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

1.5%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.3%(14 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,056 pupils. During this period, there were 16 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 1.5%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,056	16	1.5%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,056	15	1.4%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,029	11	1.1%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,029	11	1.1%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,043	17	1.6%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,051	9	0.9%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,055	8	0.8%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,060	6	0.6%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,006	2	0.2%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,010	5	0.5%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,012	7	0.7%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,007	5	0.5%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,011	0	0.0%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,005	5	0.5%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	998	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	998	2	0.2%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	996	2	0.2%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	968	2	0.2%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	968	7	0.7%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	967	3	0.3%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	954	3	0.3%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	964	5	0.5%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	963	1	0.1%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,020	4	0.4%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,026	2	0.2%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,028	11	1.1%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Specific Learning Difficulty 33 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 17 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 16 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 5 pupils

Multi-Sensory Impairment 4 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

89.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

90.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

21.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree38%

agree46%

disagree4%

strongly disagree5%

don't know6%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree27%

agree65%

disagree3%

strongly disagree4%

don't know1%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree24%

agree36%

disagree5%

strongly disagree8%

not applicable27%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes13%

no87%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree10%

agree30%

disagree20%

strongly disagree30%

dont know10%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree44%

agree47%

disagree4%

strongly disagree3%

don't know2%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree31%

agree51%

disagree4%

strongly disagree4%

don't know9%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree26%

agree54%

disagree8%

strongly disagree4%

don't know7%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree38%

agree54%

disagree3%

strongly disagree2%

don't know3%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree44%

agree49%

disagree2%

strongly disagree2%

don't know4%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree31%

agree52%

disagree4%

strongly disagree7%

don't know6%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes89%

no11%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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