| Boarding |
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| Health and Wellbeing |
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| Please ensure any significant medical conditions are communicated to both the Health Centre and your child’s Head of House before they join us. |
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| Health Centre contact details and opening times |
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| The experienced Health Centre team is made up of: |
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| Registering with a GP |
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| GP Referrals and Hospitals |
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| Medication and holiday care |
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| Consent and confidentiality |
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| Medical consent |
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| Confidentiality |
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| Cars for Sixth Formers |
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| As a general rule, boarders are not permitted to keep cars at school. However, we understand that unique situations arise. In exceptional circumstances, you may request permission from the Head of House. If approved: |
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| Term times and travel |
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| To help you plan your travel and ensure your child is well-supported during transitions, please use the following guide for the start and end of our school terms. |
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| Start of term arrivals |
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| Am I able to arrive before 5pm? |
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| What happens if I am delayed? |
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| Leaving at the end of term and at half-term |
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| Can I access the House over the holidays? |
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| Exeats and Bank Holidays |
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| If you feel a bit quiet or miss home, please know that almost everyone else does, too - even the people who look the most confident. At Abingdon, you aren’t just joining a school; you’re joining a family. |
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| We understand that entrusting your child to us is a significant step. We see ourselves as your partners in your child's growth. |
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| Day One: Arrival Sunday |
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| The first few weeks: Our induction programme covers timetables, weekend routines, school layout, and uniform standards. Students are introduced to our medical, spiritual, and pastoral support teams. We take a trip to Oxford so boarders become familiar with the local area. |
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| Wake up |
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| Third Year |
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| @abingdonboarding |
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| Wake up |
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| Life in the Houses |
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| Each of our three boarding houses has its own unique character and history. We are proud to have recently completed extensive renovations (2023) on two of our houses, with exciting plans for the third to follow. In every house, day students and boarders integrate fully, creating a vibrant, inclusive community. |
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| Your personal space |
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| The Heart of the House: the kitchen |
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| Relaxing and socialising |
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| Food and dining: A seat at the table |
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| Digital life: staying safely connected |
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| Our duty of care |
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| Safety and security |
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| We want our boarding Houses to be a place where your child feels entirely safe and at ease. To ensure a secure and happy environment, we have put in place a few sensible measures and routines. |
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| Keeping the House secure |
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| Fire safety and electricals |
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| General Wellbeing |
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| Community, conduct and care |
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| Living together in a boarding House is a wonderful experience, but we know that sharing a home requires patience, consideration, and a little diplomacy, too. We view our Houses as families, and our approach to behaviour reflects that. |
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| Our approach to rewards and sanctions |
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| Supporting positive relationships |
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| Health and safety boundaries |
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| Last updated: August 2026 |
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