SchoolScoresAbbeygate Sixth Form College
Free school · Sixth form, ages 16 to 19
Part of EASTERN EDUCATION GROUP TRUST
Beetons Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3YU
01284 636501 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
This school hasn't had a graded Ofsted inspection yet. New schools are usually inspected within their first few years.
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
499 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Suffolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C+ | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 18% | 19% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 48% | 45% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 33.4 | 31.9 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
32 subjects, 1,394 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 149 | 7% | 32% | 40% |
| Psychology | 131 | 5% | 13% | 19% |
| History | 101 | 1% | 19% | 23% |
| Sociology | 93 | 3% | 13% | 20% |
| Biology | 91 | 8% | 32% | 27% |
| Business Studies:Single | 88 | 1% | 9% | 16% |
| Law | 70 | 9% | 19% | 17% |
| Chemistry | 67 | 7% | 21% | 30% |
| Physics | 58 | 3% | 17% | 31% |
| Economics | 55 | 0% | 15% | 26% |
| Geography | 54 | 4% | 17% | 23% |
| Government and Politics | 42 | 2% | 19% | 26% |
| English Literature | 41 | 2% | 15% | 23% |
| Media/Film/Tv Studies | 40 | 3% | 13% | 14% |
| Religious Studies | 38 | 0% | 11% | 22% |
| Art and Design (Fine Art) | 35 | 6% | 17% | 38% |
| English Language | 35 | 3% | 23% | 13% |
| Computer Studies / Computing | 34 | 6% | 15% | 24% |
| Physical Education / Sports Studies | 29 | 3% | 17% | 17% |
| Mathematics (Further) | 18 | 6% | 39% | 59% |
| Drama and Theatre Studies | 16 | 0% | 0% | 19% |
| Film Studies | 16 | 0% | 6% | 17% |
| Art and Design (Photography) | 15 | 0% | 13% | 26% |
| French | 13 | 8% | 8% | 38% |
| Art and Design (Textiles) | 12 | 0% | 8% | 36% |
| Music | 12 | 0% | 0% | 29% |
| Art and Design (Graphics) | 10 | 30% | 30% | 32% |
| Music Technology | 10 | 0% | 10% | 15% |
| Dance | 8 | 0% | 0% | 30% |
| Spanish | 8 | 0% | 13% | 34% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: German, Russian.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
366 students in this year group.
89% — 10 points above the Suffolk average, and 10 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Suffolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 89% | 79% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 10% | 7% |
| Work | 29% | 36% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 91% | 89% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
322 students in this year group.
71% — 22 points above the Suffolk average, and 11 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Suffolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 71% | 49% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 19% | 10% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 66% | 71% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
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Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Suffolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 6th highest of 6 state secondary schools in Bury St Edmunds. Higher than 0% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 0.0% | 22.5%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 6th highest of 6 state secondary schools in Bury St Edmunds. Higher than 6% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 0.8% | 3.8%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 3rd highest of 6 state secondary schools in Bury St Edmunds. Higher than 51% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 13.9% | 13.9%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 5th highest of 6 state secondary schools in Bury St Edmunds. Higher than 28% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 6.2% | 9.9%* | 19.2% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 1st lowest of 6 state secondary schools in Bury St Edmunds. Lower than 99% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 0.0 | 31.0 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 1st lowest of 6 state secondary schools in Bury St Edmunds. Lower than 99% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 0.0% | 7.7% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.34% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 1st highest of 6 state secondary schools in Bury St Edmunds. Higher than 100% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 26.0 | 17.7 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 1st highest of 6 state secondary schools in Bury St Edmunds. Higher than 99% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 18.9 | 12.3 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 6 state secondary schools in Bury St Edmunds. Higher than 52% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 13.6% | 12.5%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- King Edward VI CEVC School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 38% grade 5+ English and maths
- Bury St Edmunds County High School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 5 expected · 53% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Benedict's Catholic School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 50% grade 5+ English and maths
- South Lee School 1.7 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Sybil Andrews Academy 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 56% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Abbeygate Sixth Form College's Ofsted rating?
Abbeygate Sixth Form College hasn't had a graded Ofsted inspection yet.
How did Abbeygate Sixth Form College do in its A levels?
In 2024/25, C+ was the average A level grade.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 147063.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.