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Why did I become an Accountant? – The biggest Abbey Inspires of the year

8th December 23

On Friday 17th November, we held a special Abbey Inspires Event ‘Why I became an Accountant?’ and invited staff and alumni to share their experiences.  Here is an account of the event written by student journalist Denise in Year 11. If you have seen the posters all around the school about the accounting Abbey Inspires,…

Abbey College Cambridge Ranks 4th in National ‘Value-Added’ A-Level League Table

6th December 23

Abbey College Cambridge has recently placed 4th in a national ‘Value-Added’ League Table compiled by the Top Schools Website and based on national A-Level results data. Value-added scores are calculated by the UK Government. They are based on comparing students’ final A-Level exam results with the predicted level of progress over the duration of their…

Abbey Cambridge joins BSA Boarding Orchard

14th September 23

Abbey College Cambridge are proud to have joined the Boarding School Association’s (BSA) Boarding Orchard and be part of what is hoped to be the largest orchard by distance in the UK.  The College Community planted a Cherry Tree in the courtyard at Homerton Gardens on Wednesday, 13th September. Principal, Dr Ellen Hesse was joined…

Abbey College Cambridge to partner with school in Nepal

7th July 23

Abbey College Cambridge are excited to announce a new partnership with Bal Manorama Lower Secondary School in Ashrang Village, Nepal. Community is very important here at Abbey College Cambridge. Students, staff and their families all work together and support one another. We also aim to ensure that our students are looking beyond our own community…

Year 13 Graduation Celebrations

31st May 23

On Friday 26th May, the whole college community came together to reflect and celebrate the achievements of our Year 13 leavers in a graduation ceremony held in The Great Hall at Homerton College, University of Cambridge. We were delighted to welcome Mark Hanley-Browne, CEO of the Alpha Pus Group to address the students, before the…

Residential Trip to the Yorkshire Dales

31st May 23

On 9th – 12th May, Year 10 and Pre Sessional students participated in a residential trip to Ingleborough Hall in the Yorkshire Dales, where they undertook a number of outdoor pursuits and team building activities. The students were divided into four groups,  each with a member of staff from Abbey College and an instructor from…

Welcome to our New Principal

11th April 23

Abbey College Cambridge is delighted to welcome Dr Elena (Ellen) Hesse as Principal. With a wealth of senior leadership experience spanning eight years, Ellen joins Abbey Cambridge from St Clare’s, Oxford, where she held the role of Vice Principal. Prior to this, Ellen was Head of Pastoral Care and Head of Boarding at The Royal…

Abbey Cambridge recognised in Leading Worldwide Boarding School List

7th March 23

Abbey College Cambridge is thrilled to be recognised and included in the inaugural Fortune Education top rated 250 boarding schools worldwide. Fortune Education are part of the Fortune Media Corporation, the multinational media company that publishes Fortune magazine, Fortune.com, and other business media (including the Global Forum, Most Powerful Women, and Brainstorm conferences) under the…

Half Term Trip To Iceland

1st March 23

On Monday 13th February, a group of Abbey Cambridge students, accompanied by four members of staff travelled to Reykjavik, Iceland.  Commonly known as the land of fire and ice, students had the opportunity to visit and study the amazing geographical features that have made Iceland famous and have a truly once in a a lifetime…

Building knowledge, understanding and confidence at Model United Nations Conferences

5th December 22

The College’s Model United Nations club have recently had the opportunity to put their skills to the test at two Model United Nation Conferences.  One in Oxford on 15th November organised by St Clare’s School and the other in London on 19th & 20th November at Kings College London. Both conferences were attended by seven…

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September 2026 Scholarships

We are now accepting applications from local students for September 2026 entry scholarships at Abbey College Cambridge.

Abbey College Cambridge Scholarships Open

Generous scholarships are available for local students — for 13+ entry (Year 9), awards may be up to 100% of tuition fees. For  Year 12 entry there are scholarships offering up to a 20% discount.

Our scholarships recognise academic ability, critical thinking, teamwork and community contribution and are awarded based on performance at our assessment day on 29th January.

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