Abingdon School

Abingdon School is a leading independent day and boarding school for students aged 11 to 18, with full and weekly boarding available from age 13. In 2026, Abingdon School, Abingdon Prep School, and The Manor Prep formed the Abingdon Schools Group, a family of schools united by a long-term commitment to educational excellence and co-education while preserving the distinct identity, values, and ethos of each school.
The school is committed to equipping students with the knowledge, skills, resilience, and confidence required to navigate future opportunities and challenges. It fosters a culture of mutual respect, equality, and inclusivity, encouraging students to recognise their responsibilities to one another and to society. The school celebrates diversity and promotes an environment in which all students can thrive.
Abingdon School is recognized for its high standards in academics, music, sport, and the arts, delivered within a supportive and caring environment that motivates students to achieve their full potential. Student health and wellbeing are prioritised through a comprehensive pastoral care system centred on tutors and Heads of House.
Combining more than 750 years of history and tradition with a contemporary educational outlook, the school offers strong academic outcomes, including excellent GCSE and A Level results and successful progression to leading universities, including Oxbridge. In addition to academic achievement, Abingdon provides an extensive range of extracurricular opportunities designed to broaden horizons, encourage a global perspective, develop workplace-ready skills, and promote active contribution to the wider community.
The school is structured into three stages:
Lower School (ages 11-13): Two years of study.Middle School (ages 13-16): Three years of study.Upper School Sixth Form (ages 16-18): Two years of study.Through its balanced approach to academic excellence, personal development, and co-curricular engagement, Abingdon School aims to prepare students to become confident, responsible, and well-rounded individuals.