Alde Valley Academy
Academy sponsor led · 645 pupils
80% stayed in education · Attainment 8 33.7
Free schools 16 to 19
Abbeygate Sixth Form College
- Pupils on roll
- 1,163of 1,750 places
- Free school meals
- 0.0%
- Year 11 cohort 2025
- —
- Ofsted
- Not covered by Ofsted school inspections
What the data says
Abbeygate Sixth Form College is a 16–19 provider, so there is no Year 11 cohort: this page covers where its students went after 16–18 study and what they achieved.
Among the 366 students who left the sixth form in 2023, 51% went to university (Suffolk 26%, England 37%), and 19% of level 3 students progressed to one of the most selective universities, against 19% nationally.
A level grades average C+, below the England average of B-. The largest A level subjects are Mathematics, Psychology and History.
Where pupils went after Year 11
Destinations of the 2023 Year 11 leavers, measured the following year: the share in a sustained place for at least two terms. Compared with all state-funded schools in Suffolk and England.
The Department for Education has not published destination figures for this school (new school, small cohort or not a state-funded school).
Where students went after sixth form
Destinations of students who finished 16–18 study in 2023, measured the following year.
University (higher education)Further educationOther educationApprenticeshipEmploymentNo sustained destination
| Measure | Abbeygate Sixth Form College | Suffolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students in the cohort | 366 | 7,162 | 541,441 |
| Any sustained destination | 89% | 79% | 79% |
| University (higher education) | 51% | 26% | 37% |
| — most selective universities (top third), of level 3 students | 19% | 10% | 19% |
| Further education | 3% | 6% | 5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 10% | 7% |
| Employment | 29% | 36% | 28% |
| No sustained destination | 8% | 16% | 16% |
GCSE results 2025
No published Key Stage 4 results for this school.
A levels and other level 3 courses
| Measure | Abbeygate Sixth Form College | Suffolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students at the end of 16–18 study | 1,113 | — | — |
| — of whom A level students | 499 | 2,713 | 261,341 |
| Average A level grade | C+ | C+ | B- |
| Average points per A level entry | 33.41 | 31.88 | 35.00 |
| Average grade, best 3 A levels | C+ | C+ | B- |
| AAB or better with two facilitating subjects | 11% | 11% | 18% |
| Average grade, applied general courses | — | — | — |
| Average grade, T levels | — | — | — |
A level subjects
Entries as a share of A level students, compared with the share across England.
| Subject | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 148 | 30% | 31% |
| Psychology | 131 | 26% | 23% |
| History | 101 | 20% | 13% |
| Sociology | 93 | 19% | 13% |
| Biology | 91 | 18% | 20% |
| Business Studies | 88 | 18% | 13% |
| Law | 70 | 14% | 4% |
| Chemistry | 67 | 13% | 17% |
| Physics | 57 | 11% | 12% |
| Economics | 55 | 11% | 13% |
| Geography | 54 | 11% | 10% |
| Politics | 42 | 8% | 6% |
| English Literature | 40 | 8% | 11% |
| Media Studies | 40 | 8% | 4% |
| Religious Studies | 38 | 8% | 4% |
| Fine Art | 35 | 7% | 3% |
| English Language | 35 | 7% | 4% |
| Computer Science | 33 | 7% | 5% |
| Physical Education | 29 | 6% | 3% |
| Further Mathematics | 18 | 4% | 5% |
| Drama | 16 | 3% | 2% |
| Film Studies | 16 | 3% | 2% |
| Photography | 15 | 3% | 3% |
| French | 13 | 3% | 1% |
| Textiles | 12 | 2% | 1% |
| Music | 12 | 2% | 0% |
| Graphic Communication | 10 | 2% | 2% |
| Music Technology | 9 | 2% | 0% |
| Dance | 8 | 2% | 0% |
| Spanish | 7 | 1% | 2% |
| Russian | — | — | 0% |
| German | — | — | 0% |
Applied, technical and other level 3 courses
| Subject | Qualification | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Study Skills | Extended Project (Diploma) | 172 | 34% | — |
| Social Science | VRQ Level 3 | 121 | 24% | — |
| Mathematical Studies | Core Maths Qualifications at Level 3 | 33 | 7% | — |
| Further Mathematics | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Further Mathematics | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
Other secondary schools in Suffolk
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Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics
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Breckland School
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Bungay High School
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90% stayed in education · Attainment 8 41.7
Bury St Edmunds County High School
Academy converter · 657 pupils
93% stayed in education · Attainment 8 49.8
Sources: Department for Education school and college performance tables 2024/2025 (Key Stage 4 and 16–18 results, subject entries, destination measures for 2023 leavers); Get Information About Schools register as at 19 September 2026; Ofsted management information as at 31 August 2026. Small numbers are suppressed by DfE and shown as “—”. How to read these figures.