Abbey College Cambridge celebrates outstanding university destinations in 2026
19th October 26
Abbey College Cambridge students are celebrating another year of exceptional university progression, with the vast majority securing places at the UK’s most prestigious institutions.
Our 2026 destinations highlights the success of both A Level and Foundation Programme (FP) students, reflecting the College’s commitment to academic excellence, personalised support, and expert university guidance.
A Level Student Destinations
This year our Abbey College Cambridge A Level students continued their tradition of progression to highly ranked universities:
- 60% progressed to a top 20 UK university
- 83% progressed to a top 30 UK university
- 91% progressed to a top 50 UK university
- More than a third (35%) secured places at a G5 university
- 76% progressed to a Russell Group university
- 80% progressed to either a Russell Group or top 20 UK university
These results demonstrate the continuing strength of our most popular academic programme and the ambition of our students, many of whom have secured places on highly competitive degree courses across a range of disciplines.
Foundation Programme Student Destinations
Our Foundation Programme continues to provide an outstanding year 13 pathway for students that leads to a wide-range of top-ranked UK universities.
Among Foundation students:
- Nearly half (47%) progressed to a top 20 UK university
- 67% progressed to a top 30 UK university
- 83% progressed to a top 50 UK university
- 70% progressed to a Russell Group university
- 83% progressed to a Russell Group or top 30 UK university
These outcomes reflect the quality of the Foundation Programme and the recognition of that quality amongst many of the UK’s most respected universities.
Supporting Ambition and Success
Abbey College Cambridge Principal Dr Ellen Hesse commented on our ‘class of 2026′ students’ university achievements.
‘Our students have achieved a set of university destinations that are a testament to the hard work and determination of our graduation students, at every step they supported by dedicated teaching staff, expert university advisors, who work everyday to create a culture that encourages every student to achieve their personal best. As this year’s cohort prepares to begin the next chapter of their academic journey, our entire Abbey College Cambridge community congratulates them on their achievements and wishes them every success at university and beyond.’
From applications and personal statements to admissions tests and interviews, students benefit from a comprehensive programme of university guidance designed to help them secure places at institutions that match their aspirations and talents.
Learn more about elite university preparation at Abbey College Cambridge.
