Abbey College, Ramsey

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 11 October 2023

Pupils at Abbey College are happy, kind and friendly. Their interactions with adults and other pupils are very respectful. It is normal to open doors for others, or to listen carefully while pupils express their thoughts. Pupils understand that other people may have different views or beliefs. They have the knowledge and skills they need to discuss differences with confidence and maturity. Routines are clearly understood and followed. Pupils benefit from an orderly, calm environment. Pupils queue up sensibly at the start of the day and before lessons. They move around the school very considerately. Transitions between lessons and social time are made in a calm manner. Pupils have a variety of different areas to use at social time. They can sit and talk with friends, or go outside to play games such as football. These established routines ensure that pupils feel safe. Pupils, including students in the sixth form, know that the adults have high expectations of what they should achieve. They are well prepared to realise their potential because they study a rich and varied, well-taught curriculum. Pupils have an excellent understanding of the leadership opportunities that are open to them once they finish school, and how to achieve them.

What the school should improve

• There are a few instances in the curriculum where teachers do not have the full range of skills to deliver the curriculum in the way that the school intends. When this happens, curriculum content is not taught as well as it should be. Sometimes, teachers miss opportunities to clarify, or further deepen, pupils' understanding. The school needs to ensure that all staff are sufficiently supported and trained to deliver lessons that enable all pupils to make good progress throughout the curriculum.

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