Abingdon combines over 750 years of history and tradition with a modern
outlook, providing an exceptional all-round education for boys from the age
of 11 to 18. As well as encouraging academic achievement, with impressive
results at GCSE, A Level and Oxbridge and university entrance, Abingdon
provides extensive extra-curricular opportunities, encouraging pupils to try
something new, to develop existing talents and ‘give something back’.
Our aim is to ensure each boy thrives at Abingdon and, through challenge
and opportunity, achieves the most from his potential. We do not
manufacture a child but encourage initiative, individuality and creativity
whilst reinforcing the importance of respect and endeavour. 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
Chapel and its services provide a focus for exploration of the spiritual
dimension within a Christian context: each year-group comes together in
the Chapel once a week to share in an inter-denominational act of worship.
i nt roduc t ion
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This high achieving school has an excellent balance in
the education it provides through an outstanding and
wide-ranging extra-curricular programme and the high
academic attainment which enables boys to win places
at highly selective universities.”
Independent Schools Inspectorate