Abingdon School

Abingdon is a leading independent day and boarding school for boys aged 11-18. Full and weekly boarding is available from age 13. Abingdon Prep School is a day school for boys aged 4 to 13. The two schools together make up the Abingdon Foundation.

We are one of only a few schools to have physical houserooms for both dayboys and boarders, so there is lots of space for boys to be able to relax and unwind. Equally, we are proud of the fact that although we are a big school, the pastoral care breaks down into small units, with tutor groups of between 10 and 12 pupils per member of staff, so that every boy is known and cared for.

The School combines over 750 years of history and tradition with a modern outlook. As well as encouraging academic achievement, with impressive results at GCSE, A Level and Oxbridge and university entrance, the School provides extensive extra-curricular opportunities, encouraging pupils to try something new, to develop existing talents and to ‘give something back’.

Our aim is to ensure each boy thrives at Abingdon and, through challenge and opportunity, achieves the most from his potential. Our pupils come from a wide range of social and geographic backgrounds, creating a lively and tolerant mix of cultures. Boys of all faiths are welcome.

The majority of our pupils are day boys although boarding plays an important part in the character of the School. Close ties with the nearby girls’ school of St Helen and St Katharine adds a co-educational feel, especially to our Sixth Form, where some subjects are taught jointly and there is much collaboration with drama productions, musical activities and, of course, socially.

We take great care to make sure boys feel they belong. Our House system and small tutor groups ensure pupils build relationships with staff and peers that are close and supported. Indeed the culture of the school is one of consideration and kindness.

Although educating young people is a great responsibility that we take very seriously, we never forget that a school should also be a place of laughter and fun and we encourage pupils to maintain a healthy sense of perspective. We are specialists in boys’ education and endeavor to produce open-minded, confident and well-rounded young men.