Abingdon and Witney College, Abingdon
Abingdon and Witney College is a post-16 school for pupils aged 16 to 99 in Abingdon. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in April 2024.
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Abingdon and Witney College in detail
Abingdon and Witney College in its own words
In its own words: "If you're interested in studying Equine, Agriculture or Animal Care, come along to our Open Day on Saturday 17th October from 10:00am - 2:00pm Welcome to Abingdon & Witney College, an award-winning college and employer of over 650 staff, with campuses across Oxfordshire."
Coming up: an open day on Wednesday 4 November 2026, an open day on Wednesday 11 November 2026 and an open day on Wednesday 18 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Oxfordshire
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Where pupils go next
Of the 786 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 8% went on to university or other higher education, 12% to apprenticeships and 44% into work. 3% went to one of the most selective third of universities.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Radley Rail Station, about 2 miles away in a straight line.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Abingdon College (opposite), 110 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 161 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Oxfordshire (52), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: DfE destination measures; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Contribution to meeting skills needs: Strong
Source: Ofsted, further education and skills inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its April 2024 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Behaviour & attitudes.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Personal development, Leadership & management.
About
Abingdon & Witney College is a further education provider in the United Kingdom. It was established on 1 April 2001 after the merger of Abingdon College and West Oxfordshire College.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Sixth Form Performance (A-Level)
A-Level Results
c
Average grade
c
Best 3 A-Levels
z
Value added
1
A-Level students
2024/25 academic year
A-Level Subjects Offered
2024/25 academic year - entries by number of students
After A-Levels - Leaver Destinations
After A-Levels (Year 13) - 786 students
2023/24 data
University & Higher Education Destinations
3%
Top-third university
33%
Degree course
36%
Any L4+ destination
2%
Apprenticeships
Based on 323 students completing 16-18 study
2022/23 cohort - "Top-third" = most selective third of UK universities by student intake
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 1 nearby school
Latest from Abingdon and Witney College
Local MP Charlie Maynard visits Abingdon & Witney College's Access to Learning provision
2 Oct 2026
Get industry-ready with Media T Level at Witney Campus
28 Sep 2026
Sustainability round-up: our recent highlights from across the college
25 Sep 2026
Adult learner Michel turns revision challenges into a learning app for Electrical his peers
23 Sep 2026
Freshers 2026 kicks off the new academic year
18 Sep 2026
Setting new teachers up for success from day one
16 Sep 2026
From Abingdon and Witney College's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with Abingdon and Witney College
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 8
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 8 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 6 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 on a bicycle.
3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Oxfordshire is 5 (the median across 369 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Abingdon
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Abingdon
Across Oxfordshire council
Places available
7,654
Applications
6,814
Got 1st preference
85.4%
Got preferred school
96.3%
All secondary applications across Oxfordshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(14)
Questions parents ask about Abingdon and Witney College
What is Abingdon and Witney College's Ofsted rating?
Abingdon and Witney College was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in April 2024.
What is the catchment area for Abingdon and Witney College?
No fixed boundary. When Abingdon and Witney College is oversubscribed, Oxfordshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How do I apply to Abingdon and Witney College?
Apply through Oxfordshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Abingdon and Witney College on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Abingdon and Witney College?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 8 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 6 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 on a bicycle. 3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Oxfordshire is 5 (the median across 369 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Abingdon and Witney College?
Abingdon and Witney College is at Wootton Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1GG.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)