What did Ofsted judge Abbey College, Ramsey's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Abbey College, Ramsey's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in October 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Abbey College, Ramsey?

Abbey College, Ramsey has 1,096 pupils on roll.

What ages does Abbey College, Ramsey take?

Abbey College, Ramsey admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is Abbey College, Ramsey located?

Abbey College, Ramsey is located in Ramsey, PE26 1DG, Cambridgeshire.

How do I apply to Abbey College, Ramsey?

Abbey College, Ramsey is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How close do you need to live to get into Abbey College, Ramsey?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Abbey College, Ramsey was 2.724 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

How are Year 7 places decided at Abbey College, Ramsey?

When Abbey College, Ramsey has more applications than places for 2025-26, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children in Care — Children who are in care, also known as Children in Care (CiC) and children who were in care but ceased to be so by reason of adoption, a resident order or special guardianship order; 2. Previously in state care outside England — Children who appear to the Admission Authority to have been in state care (i.e. in the care of or accommodated by a public authority, religious organisation or any other provider whose sole/main purpose is to benefit society) outside of England but ceased to be so as a result of being adopted only; 3. Catchment area with sibling — Children who live in the catchment area and have a sibling who currently attends the academy and will still be attending the academy on the proposed admission date. For the purpose of these criteria, siblings are defined as children living in the same home and includes students in the sixth form, and 5 further criteria. 228 places were offered at this entry point for 2025-26. Tie-break: In cases of equal merit in each set of criteria, priority will go to children living nearest the academy as measured by a straight line.

What is the largest ethnic background at Abbey College, Ramsey?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 83% of pupils at Abbey College, Ramsey are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Abbey College, Ramsey: Ofsted, Results & Catchment 2026

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was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

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How places are decided at Abbey College, Ramsey

When there are more applications than places for 2025-26 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Children in Care — Children who are in care, also known as Children in Care (CiC) and children who were in care but ceased to be so by reason of adoption, a resident order or special guardianship order.
2Previously in state care outside England — Children who appear to the Admission Authority to have been in state care (i.e. in the care of or accommodated by a public authority, religious organisation or any other provider whose sole/main purpose is to benefit society) outside of England but ceased to be so as a result of being adopted only.
3Catchment area with sibling — Children who live in the catchment area and have a sibling who currently attends the academy and will still be attending the academy on the proposed admission date. For the purpose of these criteria, siblings are defined as children living in the same home and includes students in the sixth form.
4Catchment area attending feeder primary schools — Children who live in the catchment area who attend the primary schools within it.
5Catchment area — Children who live in the catchment area.
6Non-catchment area with sibling — Other children having a sibling who currently attends the academy and will still be attending the academy on the proposed admission date. For the purpose of these criteria, siblings are defined as children living in the same home and includes students in the sixth form.
7Non-catchment area with sibling at time of admission — Children who live outside the catchment area who have a sibling at the academy at the time of admission.
8Non-catchment area nearest by straight line — Children who live outside the catchment area, but nearest the school as measured by a straight line.

If two applications tie: In cases of equal merit in each set of criteria, priority will go to children living nearest the academy as measured by a straight line.

Policy is for Year 7 admissions for September 2025. Children in Care priority is applied first. Sixth Form admissions follow separate oversubscription criteria and entry requirements.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Abbey College, Ramsey: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Abbey College, Ramsey's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Abbey College, Ramsey's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in October 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Abbey College, Ramsey?: Abbey College, Ramsey has 1,096 pupils on roll.
What ages does Abbey College, Ramsey take?: Abbey College, Ramsey admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Abbey College, Ramsey located?: Abbey College, Ramsey is located in Ramsey, PE26 1DG, Cambridgeshire.
How do I apply to Abbey College, Ramsey?: Abbey College, Ramsey is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How close do you need to live to get into Abbey College, Ramsey?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Abbey College, Ramsey was 2.724 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Year 7 places decided at Abbey College, Ramsey?: When Abbey College, Ramsey has more applications than places for 2025-26, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children in Care — Children who are in care, also known as Children in Care (CiC) and children who were in care but ceased to be so by reason of adoption, a resident order or special guardianship order; 2. Previously in state care outside England — Children who appear to the Admission Authority to have been in state care (i.e. in the care of or accommodated by a public authority, religious organisation or any other provider whose sole/main purpose is to benefit society) outside of England but ceased to be so as a result of being adopted only; 3. Catchment area with sibling — Children who live in the catchment area and have a sibling who currently attends the academy and will still be attending the academy on the proposed admission date. For the purpose of these criteria, siblings are defined as children living in the same home and includes students in the sixth form, and 5 further criteria. 228 places were offered at this entry point for 2025-26. Tie-break: In cases of equal merit in each set of criteria, priority will go to children living nearest the academy as measured by a straight line.
What is the largest ethnic background at Abbey College, Ramsey?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 83% of pupils at Abbey College, Ramsey are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Somersham Primary School

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Ramsey Junior School

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How close did you need to live?

2.724miles

Last distance offered at Abbey College, Ramsey, year by year →

How places are decided at Abbey College, Ramsey

When there are more applications than places for 2025-26 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Children in Care — Children who are in care, also known as Children in Care (CiC) and children who were in care but ceased to be so by reason of adoption, a resident order or special guardianship order.
2Previously in state care outside England — Children who appear to the Admission Authority to have been in state care (i.e. in the care of or accommodated by a public authority, religious organisation or any other provider whose sole/main purpose is to benefit society) outside of England but ceased to be so as a result of being adopted only.
3Catchment area with sibling — Children who live in the catchment area and have a sibling who currently attends the academy and will still be attending the academy on the proposed admission date. For the purpose of these criteria, siblings are defined as children living in the same home and includes students in the sixth form.
4Catchment area attending feeder primary schools — Children who live in the catchment area who attend the primary schools within it.
5Catchment area — Children who live in the catchment area.
6Non-catchment area with sibling — Other children having a sibling who currently attends the academy and will still be attending the academy on the proposed admission date. For the purpose of these criteria, siblings are defined as children living in the same home and includes students in the sixth form.
7Non-catchment area with sibling at time of admission — Children who live outside the catchment area who have a sibling at the academy at the time of admission.
8Non-catchment area nearest by straight line — Children who live outside the catchment area, but nearest the school as measured by a straight line.

If two applications tie: In cases of equal merit in each set of criteria, priority will go to children living nearest the academy as measured by a straight line.

Policy is for Year 7 admissions for September 2025. Children in Care priority is applied first. Sixth Form admissions follow separate oversubscription criteria and entry requirements.

Abbey College, Ramsey: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Abbey College, Ramsey's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Abbey College, Ramsey's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in October 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Abbey College, Ramsey?: Abbey College, Ramsey has 1,096 pupils on roll.
What ages does Abbey College, Ramsey take?: Abbey College, Ramsey admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Abbey College, Ramsey located?: Abbey College, Ramsey is located in Ramsey, PE26 1DG, Cambridgeshire.
How do I apply to Abbey College, Ramsey?: Abbey College, Ramsey is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How close do you need to live to get into Abbey College, Ramsey?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Abbey College, Ramsey was 2.724 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Year 7 places decided at Abbey College, Ramsey?: When Abbey College, Ramsey has more applications than places for 2025-26, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children in Care — Children who are in care, also known as Children in Care (CiC) and children who were in care but ceased to be so by reason of adoption, a resident order or special guardianship order; 2. Previously in state care outside England — Children who appear to the Admission Authority to have been in state care (i.e. in the care of or accommodated by a public authority, religious organisation or any other provider whose sole/main purpose is to benefit society) outside of England but ceased to be so as a result of being adopted only; 3. Catchment area with sibling — Children who live in the catchment area and have a sibling who currently attends the academy and will still be attending the academy on the proposed admission date. For the purpose of these criteria, siblings are defined as children living in the same home and includes students in the sixth form, and 5 further criteria. 228 places were offered at this entry point for 2025-26. Tie-break: In cases of equal merit in each set of criteria, priority will go to children living nearest the academy as measured by a straight line.
What is the largest ethnic background at Abbey College, Ramsey?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 83% of pupils at Abbey College, Ramsey are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Same phase, ranked by distance and how closely they match.

Connected nurseries & schools

Feeder schools & nurseries

Children attending these settings are given priority in this school's admissions.

The Ashbeach Primary School

Primary

Good

Somersham Primary School

Primary

Outstanding

Earith Primary School

Primary

Expected standard

Ramsey Junior School

Primary

Bury CofE Primary School

Primary

Westwood Primary School

Primary

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