Abbeygate Sixth Form College

A outstanding free schools 16 to 19 school in Suffolk. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Abbeygate Sixth Form College.

Bury St Edmunds, IP333YU Ofsted: Outstanding Age 16-19
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

63

/ 100

Sixth Form Only weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Sixth Form Only schools

Continue in education or training
49.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 56.0%
Sustained employment
63.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 31.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
16 May 2023
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Beetons Way
Bury St Edmunds, IP333YU

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
147063
Type
Free schools 16 to 19
Phase
Sixth Form Only
Address
Beetons Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3YU
Age range
16-19
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
EASTERN EDUCATION GROUP TRUST
Capacity
1,750 pupils
Setting
Urban: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,073
Special Educational Needs
0.6% (6 pupils)

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
56.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
31.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
5.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
7.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
53%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
329 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
5.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
134 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
268
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,073 pupils
16-19

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Study Skills (Extended Project (Diploma))
(118 students)
English Language (GCE A level)
(40 students)
Dance (GCE A level)
(7 students)
Mathematics (Further) (GCE A level)
(17 students)
Film Studies (GCE A level)
(16 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from the Principal, Dr Nikos Savvas: Abbeygate Sixth Form College is an exceptional place to study, committed to nurturing students beyond just academic qualifications.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Dungeons and Dragons LGBTQ+ Politics and Debating Astronomy Creative Writing

Facilities

Facilities information available via virtual tour

Curriculum Highlights

A Levels Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) Apprenticeships

SEND Provision

Abbeygate provides SEND support via a dedicated Student Services team, including Additional Learning Support for conditions such as Specific Learning Difficulties, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, sensory impairments, and physical disabilities; access to exam access arrangements where eligible; welfare and counselling support; access to free sanitary products and contraception; and information about food banks.

Admissions Criteria

Standard entry requirements: 6 GCSEs at grades 4-9 including either GCSE English Language or GCSE English Literature. Level 2 Vocational qualifications at Merit or Distinction will be treated as equivalent to 1 GCSE. All post-16 students without a grade 4 or above in GCSE English and/or maths are required to continue studying these subjects. Subject-specific entry criteria may apply for individual courses.

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available

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