The Middle School

We l c ome t o t h e M i d d l e S c h o o l The middle school years are a very exciting time at Abingdon. There are so many opportunities not only in terms of the breadth of the curriculum with the chance to learn new subjects but also the wealth and variety of Other Half activities on offer. The Middle School is led by Mr Andrew Crisp, the Middle Master. During their time in Middle School, students mature and become more independent learners. We encourage them to try new things, to go beyond their comfort zone and to explore in a safe environment. We foster a friendly, approachable and stimulating atmosphere where pupils grow in confidence and are not afraid to make mistakes. The Middle School consists of the Third, Fourth and Fifth Years, equivalent to Years 9, 10 and 11 in the state sector. Students join us mainly in the Third Year although occasionally students join the Fourth Year if spaces become available. Pupils come from a wide range of prep schools, including our own Abingdon Prep School, and from schools overseas. Occasionally pupils join us from state schools, although the main intake from state schools is into our First Year. The new intake of pupils join students from the Lower School at Abingdon who have already been with us for two years. The Middle School has both boarders and dayboys and they are fully integrated within each year group. Click on any of the pink links on the following pages for further information. 3 Friendships that last a lifetime start here! Be yourself - there is no typical Abingdon pupil