Abbeygate Sixth Form College vs Presdales School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 70 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abbeygate Sixth Form College
Bury St Edmunds · Academy sixth form · Ages 16–19
1,163 students
Presdales School
Ware · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,167 students
| Measure | Abbeygate Sixth Form College Bury St Edmunds, East of England | Presdales School Ware, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 89 Top 10% |
| Region rank | – | #46 of 460 |
| National rank | – | #305 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Sixth form | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 16–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,163 | 1,167 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,163 | 1,167 |
| Free school meals | 0% | 9.5% |
| Capacity filled | 66.5% | 110% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 58.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 69.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 89.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.57 |
| A level points per entry | 33.4 | 37.7 |
| town | Bury St Edmunds | Ware |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.abbeygatesfc.ac.uk/ | www.presdales.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Presdales School is the larger school with 1,167 students compared with 1,163.
- •Abbeygate Sixth Form College is co-educational and Presdales School is girls.
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 Abbeygate Sixth Form College better than Presdales School?
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 Abbeygate Sixth Form College and Presdales School?
About 70 km in a straight line, between Bury St Edmunds and Ware in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abbeygate Sixth Form College: 1,163. Presdales School: 1,167. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abbeygate Sixth Form College and Presdales School rank in East of England?
Abbeygate Sixth Form College is unranked and Presdales School is 46th of 460 among sixth form schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).