Car

Parking at Abbeygate Sixth Form College

As part of our ongoing commitment to sustainability, safety, and fairness, Abbeygate Sixth Form College will be introducing car parking charges for eligible Year 13 students from September 2025.

This change reflects the increasing demand for on-site parking and our responsibility to manage it in a way that supports students with the greatest need, while encouraging more environmentally friendly travel options.

 

Why the change?

We are introducing this new system to:

  • Promote sustainable travel such as walking, cycling, car sharing, and public transport.

  • Prioritise students with the longest and most challenging journeys to college.
  • Reduce congestion and ensure the car park remains a safe and accessible space for all users.
  • Reinvest in our facilities, with parking revenue used to maintain and improve the car park and wider college environment.
     

Who can park?

  • Only Year 13 students are eligible to apply for a parking permit. As has always been the case, Year 12 students will not be permitted to use the Abbeygate car park, except in cases where a mobility need applies.  

  • Permits will be issued at regular periods throughout the year and are based on a cost of £2 per day, payable in advance.

  • Eligibility is based on distance from the college:
    • Students living 10 miles or more away will be automatically eligible.
    • Students living between 4 and 10 miles may be eligible, depending on availability.
    • Students living within 4 miles will not be eligible, unless they have a recognised mobility need.
  • Blue Badge holders and students with temporary or long-term mobility issues will be supported and can park for free.
  • Those travelling to college via mopeds or motorcycles will not have to pay to park.
     

How to apply

Eligible students will receive an email invitation with a link to apply for a permit. Applications must be submitted by 12:00 noon on the last Friday of each term or half term. Late applications will be placed on a waiting list.

Please note that applying does not guarantee a permit, and permits are non-transferable. Each permit is linked specifically to the permit holder and their registered vehicle.  

For any questions or concerns, please contact us at reception@abbeygatesfc.ac.uk