Abingdon School Open Day
- Abingdon School
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Abingdon School, Park Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire OX14 1DE, UK
Open Days and Open Weeks
- #1 Open Day: 2026-06-10 10:00:00
- #2 Open Day: 2026-06-17 10:00:00
Discover Abingdon: Ideal if you are visiting for the first time, this event includes a school tour, presentations and a Q&A session with the Head and other senior members of staff.
Inside Abingdon: This small and informal event includes a school tour followed by a chat with Admissions and senior staff over coffee. (Spaces limited).
Taster Mornings: Students are invited to come and experience a lesson and Other Half co-curricular activities, alongside other children of their age. Ideal to get a feel for Abingdon prior to their assessments.
Overview
- Key Stage 3 (KS3): 11–14
- Key Stage 4 (KS4): 14–16
- Key Stage 5 (KS5): 16–18
- Day
- Weekly Boarding
- Full Boarding
- Co-educational
Religious Affiliation
Student Numbers
Gender Profile %
Offering
Curriculum
- GCSE
- iGCSE
- A Levels (Advanced Level)
Summer Programmes
English Language Support
- EAL (English as an Additional Language)
- Art and Design
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Classical Greek
- Computer Science
- Design and Technology
- Drama
- Electronics
- English Language
- English Literature
- French
- Geography
- German
- History
- Latin
- Mandarin Chinese
- Mathematics
- Music
- Physics
- Spanish
- Art and Design
- Biology
- Business Studies
- Chemistry
- Classical Greek
- Computer Science
- Design and Technology
- Drama and Theatre
- Economics
- English Literature
- French
- Further Mathematics
- Geography
- German
- History
- Latin
- Mathematics
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Politics
- Psychology
- Spanish
Sports & Outdoors
- CCF units (Army/Navy/RAF)
- Duke of Edinburgh
- Athletics
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Cricket
- Netball
Music, Drama & Arts
- Music bands
- Orchestra
- Public speaking
- Theater
Academic, Debate & Leadership
- Charity fundraising
- Debating societies
- STEM clubs
Academic
- Science laboratories
- Library digital and print
- Computer lab / IT suite
- Dedicated Sixth Form Centre
- Music rooms
Sports & Recreation
- Sports hall
Boarding & Pastoral Care
- Common rooms
- Dining hall
Other Amenities
The vast majority of students follow the full curriculum. In very exceptional circumstances, some students are permitted a slight adjustment to/reduction of the curriculum, to allow for longer-term one to one support. This will only be put in place following close consultation with the Deputy Head Academic, teachers, the student themselves and their parents.
It sometimes becomes apparent that a student needs a formal assessment for SEND by an educational psychologist, or other specialists, so that their learning profile can be fully understood. A formal assessment is also a requirement for access arrangements in public examinations. As per the School’s Access Arrangements Policy, these are subject to the Examination Boards’ published regulations. In line with our Admissions Policy, the School permits access arrangements for entrance tests, provided there is valid and up to date evidence in the form of a formal report as above.
This outline should be read in conjunction with the School’s SEND and Academic Support Policy, with the Access Arrangements Policy and with the Admissions Policy found on the School Policies webpage.
Admissions
Fee-Paying
Fees Per Term
Tuition Per Year
Entry Requirements
Middle School Entry (13+ / Year 9)
Abingdon utilizes a deferred entry model for 13+ applicants.
- Assessment Timeline: The core selection process occurs in Year 7 for those coming from external prep schools.
- Assessments: Includes English, Mathematics, and Reasoning tests.
- The “Abingdon Prep” Route: Pupils at Abingdon Prep School follow a continuous assessment model and may receive an offer as early as the end of Year 5, bypassing the external 13+ exam.
Sixth Form Entry (16+ / Year 12)
Entry is based on predicted GCSE performance and internal subject-specific assessments.
- General Requirement: A minimum of six GCSEs at Grade 6 or above, with an average grade of at least 6 across all subjects.
- Subject Specifics: A Grade 7 is required in the subjects intended for A Level study. Grade 8 is mandatory for those wishing to study Further Mathematics.
- Assessment Day: Candidates sit a general cognitive paper and undergo interviews with relevant Heads of Department in November of Year 11.
International Applicant Requirements
Abingdon welcomes global applications, though specific visa and linguistic criteria apply.
- Child Student Visas: The school cannot sponsor visas for 11+ (Year 7) entry. Boarding and visa sponsorship are only available from Year 9 (13+) onwards.
- Linguistic Benchmarking: Non-native speakers must demonstrate a high level of English proficiency (indicative IELTS 5.5+ or equivalent) and may be required to sit a supplementary English Grammar paper.
- UKiset: While the school has its own exams, international candidates often utilize UKiset profiles to support their initial application.
Key Dates for Admissions
Middle School Entry (13+ / Year 9)
Abingdon utilizes a deferred entry model. For pupils wishing to join in September 2029, the assessment occurs while they are in Year 6.
- Registration Deadline: Friday, 30 October 2026.
- Entrance Assessments: Saturday, 9 January 2027.
- Interviews: Week commencing 25 January 2027.
- Results Notification: Early February 2027.
- Acceptance Deadline: 1 March 2027.
Note: For late 13+ entry (September 2027 start), please contact the Admissions Office immediately to check for occasional vacancy availability.
Sixth Form Entry (16+ / Year 12)
Sixth Form admissions are handled early to facilitate subject selection for the A Level curriculum.
- Registration Opens: Summer Term 2026.
- Registration Deadline: Late September 2026.
- Assessment Day: Early November 2026.
- Interviews: Mid-November 2026.
- Results Notification: Early December 2026.
- Acceptance Deadline: Mid-December 2026.
Results
UK University Destinations
Approximately 90% of leavers remain in the UK, primarily attending Russell Group institutions.
- Oxbridge Success: The school averages 10–15 placements per year at Oxford and Cambridge across a diverse range of subjects including Chemistry, Classics, and Engineering.
- Elite London Colleges: Strong pipelines to Imperial College London, LSE, UCL, and King’s College London.
- Regional Powerhouses: High concentrations of students matriculate to Durham, Exeter, Bath, Bristol, Edinburgh, and Warwick.
- Medicine & Sciences: A significant number of graduates enter competitive medical schools each year, supported by the school’s “Medical Society.”
UK University Destinations
Approximately 90% of leavers remain in the UK, primarily attending Russell Group institutions.
- Oxbridge Success: The school averages 10–15 placements per year at Oxford and Cambridge across a diverse range of subjects including Chemistry, Classics, and Engineering.
- Elite London Colleges: Strong pipelines to Imperial College London, LSE, UCL, and King’s College London.
- Regional Powerhouses: High concentrations of students matriculate to Durham, Exeter, Bath, Bristol, Edinburgh, and Warwick.
- Medicine & Sciences: A significant number of graduates enter competitive medical schools each year, supported by the school’s “Medical Society.”
International Destinations
Reflecting its global outlook, an increasing percentage of students choose to study abroad:
- USA & Canada: Recent placements include Ivy League schools (e.g., Chicago, Berkeley) and top-tier Canadian universities like Toronto.
- Global Hubs: Regular transitions to the University of Hong Kong and leading European institutions.
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