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Welcome to Abbey College Cambridge

We are a top-performing co-ed day and boarding school located in the centre of Cambridge. Since our foundation in 1994 we have helped thousands of students achieve outstanding academic results and join some of the world’s best universities. We are recognised as one of the best places in the UK for international students to live, learn and thrive.

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Results & Destinations Highlights

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A Level

A* - A

76

A Level

A* - B

100

A Level

Pass Rate

47

GCSE

Grades 9 - 8

64

GCSE

Grades 9 - 7

99

GCSE

Pass Rate

71

Average Score

Enineering Pathways

67

Average Score

Science Pathway

67

Average Score

All Pathways

1/4

Join Top 5

Every Year

80+

Top 5 Progressions

Since 2021

75

Oxbridge Acceptances

In Recent Years

55

of A Level students

in 2024

41

of Foundation students

in 2024

21

progressions to G5 Universities

in 2024

40

To Top 20

UK Universities (20240

100

Medicine Admissions

Success

56

To Top 100

Global Universities (2024)

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Our Campus

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At Homerton Gardens you will find yourself in a truly inspiring environment, living and learning at the heart of one of the world’s most prestigious university cities.

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Student Stories

Agustin Abbey College Cambridge

'I have never known such a supportive environment, I received great help when applying to university and preparing for my final exams.' Natural Sciences at the University of Cambridge.

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Yiping Abbey College Cambridge

'My time at Abbey College Cambridge helped me to find my true passion and be who I want to be.' Experimental Psychology at the University of Oxford.

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‘I had an immense amount of support from all my teachers.’ Natural Sciences at the University of Cambridge

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'I can say that the years I spent in Cambridge were some of the most interesting and exciting of my life.' Engineering (Electronic and Electrical) at University College London.

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Abbey College Cambridge Belarussian student Kristina

WHAT'S ON

Noche de Los Muertos – A Spectacular Celebration of Music!
1 Dec 2025

Abbey College Cambridge came alive with rhythm and colour during our recent Noche de los Muertos Music Concert, an event that brought together students, staff,...

Student-Led Engineering Conference
1 Dec 2025

Engineering the Impossible Dedicated and forward-thinking students from Abbey College Cambridge recently organised and delivered a dynamic Student-Led Engineering Conference, welcoming students from schools across...

Greece Trip 2025
18 Nov 2025

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As the Autumn Term draws to a close and students and staff depart for a well earned break, we would like to wish all our community a restful Christmas holidays and a Happy New Year. Boarding houses reopen on Saturday 3rd January 2026.
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How to find us

Abbey College Cambridge is located on a purpose-built campus in the centre of Cambridge.

Campus Directions

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September 2026 Scholarships

We are now accepting applications from local students for September 2026 entry scholarships at Abbey College Cambridge.

Abbey College Cambridge Scholarships Open

Generous scholarships are available for local students — for 13+ entry (Year 9), awards may be up to 100% of tuition fees. For  Year 12 entry there are scholarships offering up to a 20% discount.

Our scholarships recognise academic ability, critical thinking, teamwork and community contribution and are awarded based on performance at our assessment day on 29th January.

REGISTER FOR OUR SCHOLARSHIP ASSESSMENT DAY