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Welcome to an insight into this exceptional school. Although Abingdon is based on long traditions
of scholarship and learning, it is also a school that embraces innovation and fresh thinking. Our
pupils are remarkable young people with exciting futures. We encourage them to think for themselves
and to develop a spirit of independence that will allow them to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
Our collective lives are shaped by a culture of challenge and enterprise, where pupils are encouraged
to embrace their aspirations and to make the very most of their talents and abilities.
Academic standards are very high but a commitment to pupils’ wider personal development is a
touchstone of our approach to education. Indeed, Abingdon is renowned for ‘the Other Half’, the vast
array of extra-curricular activities which make up an important part of every day at our school.
Abingdon’s success is rooted in its enthusiastic and expert staff who are wholly committed to passing
on a love of their subject. Relationships between staff and pupils are close and supportive and indeed
the culture of the school as a whole 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 endeavour to produce open-minded, confident and well-
rounded young men.
I hope that you enjoy reading about our school in this prospectus and that it will inspire you to visit us.
I will look forward to welcoming you to Abingdon.
Mike Windsor
Headmaster
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