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Abbey College Cambridge

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Abbey College Cambridge

Homerton Gardens, Purbeck Road, Cambridgeshire, CB2 8EB

Independent school · Ages 12–21 · Mixed

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ISI inspected

Academic picture

Average A-level points per entry: 44.6 (2024/25). On this scale A*=60, A=50, B=40, C=30, D=20 and E=10; this is not a percentage.

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Exam Results

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IGCSE Curriculum

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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
44.59
A*-A Grades
52.1%
A*-B Grades
79.8%
AAB+ %
40.2%

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 106 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

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Hills Road Sixth Form College
0.26 km away · Academy 16-19 converter
The Perse School
0.72 km away · Other independent school
Long Road Sixth Form College
0.87 km away · Academy 16-19 converter
St. Andrew's College Cambridge
0.98 km away · Other independent school
Trumpington Community College
1.02 km away · Academy converter
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About Abbey College Cambridge

Abbey College Cambridge is a secondary school in Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 3.3. The school has around 428 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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What are Abbey College Cambridge's latest exam results?
Abbey College Cambridge: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 3.3. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Abbey College Cambridge located?
Abbey College Cambridge is a secondary school in Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire (CB2 8EB).
How many pupils attend Abbey College Cambridge?
Abbey College Cambridge has around 428 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
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