Cambridgeshire
Abbey College Cambridge
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What the data says
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No Progress 8 data is available for this school in the years we hold.
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Admissions and catchment
Independent schools run their own admissions outside the council process, so there is no catchment area or last offer distance to compare against. Registration and assessment dates are on the school’s website.
Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
University destinations
The Department for Education does not publish Oxbridge, Russell Group or top-third university destinations for independent schools.
Entry, tests and fees
Entrance test
Assessment for scholarships for both Year 9 and Year 12 will be made at our scholarship assessment day on Wednesday 24th February 2027 . Scholarships applicants…
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Fees
Academic Preparation Course, September, January & April Starts (Per Term) | £8,840 | £10,608
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Academic Preparation Course, September, January & April Starts (Per Term) | £11,130 | £13,356
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Year 9, September 2026 Start | £29,850 | £35,820
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Year 9, September 2026 Start | £30,785 | £36,942
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Year 9, September 2026 Start | £39,105 | £46,926
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British Boarding School Experience, January – April 2027 (1 Term, Includes Accommodation) | £16,850 | £20,220
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British Boarding School Experience, September – December 2026 (1 Term, Includes Accommodation) | £20,385 | £24,462
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Bursaries and scholarships
These scholarships are only available to students who have a UK passport/leave to remain in the UK and live within the local Cambridge area.
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Open events
Abbey College Cambridge Open Morning, Saturday November 14th 2026
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Admissions
Once we have received your application to study here, we will be in touch to discuss the next steps, which is usually an interview with a senior member of staff…
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For entry at 13+ (into Year 9) awards of up to 100% will be awarded to students who stand out on our assessment day.
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Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 171 | 3.3 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3 |
| 2023/2024 | 56 | 13.7 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.0 |
| 2022/2023 | 44 | 11.6 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.8 |
| 2021/2022 | 43 | 12.9 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.9 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Cambridgeshire for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 136083 |
| Local authority | Cambridgeshire |
| Region | East of England |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Other independent school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 12-21 |
| Headteacher | Elena Hesse |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | None |
| Postcode | CB2 8EB |
| Latest pupils | 171 |
| FSM eligible | — |
Contact and identifiers
Homerton Gardens, Purbeck Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 8EB
www.abbeycambridge.co.uk1223578280| DfE number | 6049 |
| UKPRN | 10029725 |
| Opened | 2 Mar 2010 |
| GIAS updated | 27 Jan 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |