Abbey College, Ramsey
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Cambridgeshire |
| Address | Abbey Road, PE26 1DG |
| School Website | www.abbeycollege.cambs.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1487812352 |
| URN | 137377 |
School Census
| Total | 1055 |
| Girls/Boys | 567/488 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 53.7%/46.3% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 5.7% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 227 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 4.3% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 11/10/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 11/10/2023 | Good |
| 13/03/2018 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 11/10/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 13/03/2018 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 11 October 2023 | School inspection: Good | View |
| 17 March 2021 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 26 November 2019 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 13 March 2018 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 23 February 2016 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 13 November 2015 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 27 November 2013 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 08 October 2012 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 14 February 2012 | Academy conversion letter | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 50.90% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 63.40% |
| Entering EBacc | 67.10% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.21 |
| Progress 8 | 0 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 45% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 62% |
| Entering EBacc | 24% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.85 |
| Progress 8 | -0.09 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.3 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 51% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 66% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.29 |
| Progress 8 | -0.02 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 291 |
| As first preference | 194 |
| As second preference | 76 |
| As third preference | 21 |
| Total Offers Made | 196 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 188 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 265 |
| As first preference | 182 |
| As second preference | 60 |
| As third preference | 23 |
| Total Offers Made | 205 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 182 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 259 |
| As first preference | 189 |
| As second preference | 49 |
| As third preference | 21 |
| Total Offers Made | 205 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 189 |
| second preference offers | 14 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 203 |
| As first preference | 140 |
| As second preference | 41 |
| As third preference | 22 |
| Total Offers Made | 148 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 140 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 243 |
| As first preference | 178 |
| As second preference | 41 |
| As third preference | 24 |
| Total Offers Made | 191 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 178 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 241 |
| As first preference | 155 |
| As second preference | 43 |
| As third preference | 43 |
| Total Offers Made | 171 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 155 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 248 |
| As first preference | 161 |
| As second preference | 52 |
| As third preference | 35 |
| Total Offers Made | 195 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 161 |
| second preference offers | 16 |
| third preference offers | 10 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 245 |
| As first preference | 160 |
| As second preference | 51 |
| As third preference | 34 |
| Total Offers Made | 175 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 160 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 219 |
| As first preference | 137 |
| As second preference | 56 |
| As third preference | 26 |
| Total Offers Made | 169 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 137 |
| second preference offers | 23 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 250 |
| As first preference | 162 |
| As second preference | 59 |
| As third preference | 29 |
| Total Offers Made | 172 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 162 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 246 |
| As first preference | 180 |
| As second preference | 49 |
| As third preference | 17 |
| Total Offers Made | 185 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 180 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 54% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 67% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 65% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 1% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 27% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 13% |
| no | 87% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 30% |
| dont know | 10% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 51% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 9% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 54% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 7% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 54% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 6% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 89% |
| no | 11% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 84.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.7% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 85.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Ramsey Spinning Infant School
(0.53 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 5-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: High Street, , PE26 1AD
Ramsey Junior School
(0.56 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 7-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Station Road, , PE26 1JA