Abbey College Cambridge vs St. Andrew's College Cambridge
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 984 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
St. Andrew's College Cambridge
Cambridge · Independent secondary · Ages 15–22
123 students
| Measure | Abbey College Cambridge Cambridgeshire, East of England | St. Andrew's College Cambridge Cambridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #432 of 460 | #457 of 460 |
| National rank | #3627 of 4,090 | #3999 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 12–21 | Ages 15–22 |
| Students | 337 | 123 |
| Pupils on roll | 337 | 123 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 58.1% | 78.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 3.3 | 0.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 0.28 | 0.02 |
| A level points per entry | 44.6 | 31.5 |
| town | Cambridgeshire | Cambridge |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.abbeycambridge.co.uk | www.standrewscambridge.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Abbey College Cambridge scores higher on the Success Index (England) (18.8 vs 8.0).
- •Abbey College Cambridge is the larger school with 337 students compared with 123.
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 St. Andrew's College Cambridge?
On the Success Index (England), Abbey College Cambridge ranks higher (18.8 vs 8.0 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 St. Andrew's College Cambridge?
About 984 m in a straight line, between Cambridgeshire and Cambridge in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abbey College Cambridge: 337. St. Andrew's College Cambridge: 123. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abbey College Cambridge and St. Andrew's College Cambridge rank in East of England?
Abbey College Cambridge is 432nd of 460 and St. Andrew's College Cambridge is 457th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).