Abbey College Cambridge
School summary
Abbey College Cambridge is a small independent school of around 428 pupils, offering both day and boarding places in the heart of Cambridge. Led by Dr Elena Hesse, it caters to a notably international community, with Chinese and Russian taught among the languages on offer. The college concentrates on GCSE and A-level study, making it well suited to families seeking a focused sixth-form and senior-school environment.
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Inspection reports
- Last inspected
- 5 November 2024
Teaching & academics
The A-level curriculum leans firmly towards the sciences and quantitative subjects, with Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Economics all popular choices. This points to a school comfortable preparing pupils for university routes in medicine, engineering and the sciences. Inspections are conducted by the ISI rather than Ofsted, in line with its independent status.
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Head · Dr Elena Hesse
Sixth form
A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
School life & ethos
- Boarding
- Yes
- SEN support
- 2.34%
- EHC plans
- 0.23%
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £35,500
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A compact, internationally minded college with a clear strength in maths and the sciences, geared to ambitious GCSE and A-level study.
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.