Abbey College Cambridge vs Hills Road Sixth Form College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 257 m 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
Hills Road Sixth Form College
Cambridge · Academy sixth form · Ages 16–19
| Measure | Abbey College Cambridge Cambridgeshire, East of England | Hills Road Sixth Form College Cambridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #432 of 460 | – |
| National rank | #3627 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Sixth form |
| Year range | Ages 12–21 | Ages 16–19 |
| Students | 337 | – |
| Pupils on roll | 337 | – |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 58.1% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 3.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 0.28 | – |
| A level points per entry | 44.6 | – |
| town | Cambridgeshire | Cambridge |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.abbeycambridge.co.uk | www.hillsroad.ac.uk |
The verdict
- •Abbey College Cambridge is a independent school while Hills Road Sixth Form College 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 Hills Road Sixth Form College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Abbey College Cambridge and Hills Road Sixth Form College?
About 257 m in a straight line, between Cambridgeshire and Cambridge in East of England.
How do Abbey College Cambridge and Hills Road Sixth Form College rank in East of England?
Abbey College Cambridge is 432nd of 460 and Hills Road Sixth Form College is unranked among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).