Abbey College Cambridge vs Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abbey College Cambridge
Cambridgeshire · Independent secondary · Ages 12–21
337 students
Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology
Cambridge · Academy secondary · Ages 13–19
455 students
| Measure | Abbey College Cambridge Cambridgeshire, East of England | Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology Cambridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #432 of 460 | #93 of 460 |
| National rank | #3627 of 4,090 | #762 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 12–21 | Ages 13–19 |
| Students | 337 | 455 |
| Pupils on roll | 337 | 455 |
| Free school meals | – | 21.9% |
| Capacity filled | 58.1% | 67.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 3.3 | 56.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 63.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 76.9% |
| EBacc average points | 0.28 | 4.44 |
| A level points per entry | 44.6 | 32.0 |
| town | Cambridgeshire | Cambridge |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.abbeycambridge.co.uk | www.cambridgeast.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.5 vs 18.8).
- •Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology is the larger school with 455 students compared with 337.
- •Abbey College Cambridge is a independent school while Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Abbey College Cambridge better than Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology?
On the Success Index (England), Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology ranks higher (75.5 vs 18.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Abbey College Cambridge and Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Cambridgeshire and Cambridge in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abbey College Cambridge: 337. Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology: 455. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abbey College Cambridge and Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology rank in East of England?
Abbey College Cambridge is 432nd of 460 and Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology is 93rd of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).