News

24th March 25

Student blog piece by Chuu (Year 13) and Chloe (Year 12) Cambridge has been a wonderful place for us, a second home in our hearts. It is a peaceful and charming city, especially for students. This place holds unforgettable memories of our youth. After a year of cherishing Cambridge, we have explored and experienced many…

14th March 25

Student blog piece by Baran (Year 12), Tyche and Jocelyn (Year 13) Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Purbeck House, an outstanding accommodation option conveniently located right across from the college, designed specifically for Year 12 and 13 students. Let us share with you why Purbeck House is such a great place to live and grow….

12th March 25

Ambitious students from Abbey College Cambridge have hosted a highly successful conference on the theme of ‘sustainability’, welcoming students from local and international schools for the anticipated event. Sixty students joined together for the occasion, including attendees from The Perse, St Bede’s, Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology (CAST), and Gymnazium Banska Bystrica, a visiting…

24th February 25

Student blog piece by Dariya and Karina (Year 13) Applying to university can feel overwhelming, but at Abbey College Cambridge, students are guided every step of the way. The school takes a personal and supportive approach, ensuring that each student feels confident and prepared to tackle the UCAS application process. Breaking down the process The…

18th February 25

Earlier in February, Mani, Ruairi, and David, our incredible Year 9 E-Sports team, showcased their skills on the national stage, competing in the ISA & Diagon E-Sports National Finals in London. After achieving qualification in the regional rounds last term, they battled their way to an impressive 4th place finish—a result that secures them a…

14th February 25

Strong partnerships are always mutually enriching and so far in 2025 we have been delighted to welcome three of our partner schools to Cambridge to strengthen our relationship and share learnings and best practice. In January we welcomed Ningbo Foreign Language School from China to Abbey College Cambridge for a week of educational experiences. The…

11th February 25

A-Level Art students from Years 12 and 13 recently had the opportunity to visit Kettle’s Yard House and Gallery in Cambridge, an experience that will directly support their coursework and creative development. Originally the home of Jim and Helen Ede, the house is an extraordinary space where artworks by renowned artists such as Ben and…

11th February 25

Last week we intriduced a new house competition – Art.  The competition brought together talented students from Years 9 to 13 for a creative and lively challenge.  Each Housemaster sat for a 40-minute portrait session, where students were tasked with capturing their essence and style using white chalk, charcoal, and cartridge paper. With eight houses;…

10th February 25

“I have been hugely impressed with the charity work of our students including fund-raising and regular volunteering in and beyond our community. We teach our students to use their privilege of being educated to help those in need. Every summer holidays, we ask them to go back to their communities in their home countries and…

6th February 25

  For ambitious students aiming to secure places at the world’s most prestigious universities, the right academic environment and preparation are crucial. Abbey College Cambridge stands out as a top-performing independent sixth form college that has consistently guided students towards elite institutions such as the University of Cambridge, University of Oxford, Imperial College London, University…