Abingdon is a leading independent day and boarding school for boys aged 11-18, with a Prep School for boys aged 4-13.
Facilities
The Amey Theatre sits at the heart of the School’s Arts Centre and comprises a 446 seat auditorium with fully raked seating and balcony.
There is a chapel.
With WIFI to support up to 150 devices simultaneously, cloud-based printing and numerous charging points for laptops and tablets, the library also helps students make the most of the school’s bring-your-own device policy.
The Sports Centre provides extensive, high quality sports facilities.The sports hall accommodates multi-sport activities including badminton, volleyball, basketball, indoor hockey and has space for four cricket lanes. There are two squash courts, two fitness suites, a climbing wall and a martial arts and fencing studio with five competition pistes.
The Yang Science Centre houses 21 teaching laboratories, study areas, project rooms and preparatory rooms. At the heart of the building is an inspirational sculpture designed and built by sculptor Matthew Lane Sanderson.
Features
Things to note
Debating has a long tradition at Abingdon. Whether it’s current affairs, religion, philosophy or books that is of interest, there are plenty of clubs and activities to choose from with opportunities to discuss and share ideas. CLICK HERE.
The Other Half provides time for students to extend their art, design or technology skills or to explore something new. CLICK HERE.
Drama and film are thriving at Abingdon. They are one of only a few schools that has its own Film Unit, the AFU, which has produced well over 175 short films many of which have won awards. CLICK HERE.
Ideal for students looking to apply their skills and gain experience of the fast-changing financial world. Activities include gaining an insight into investment and taking part in national competitions. CLICK HERE.
The opportunities to get involved with writing and journalism at Abingdon are varied and extensive. CLICK HERE.
Music-making is integral to life at Abingdon and is reflected in the range and variety of activities available through the Other Half. There are plenty of opportunities to perform: from our showcase concerts, for the most able musicians at Christmas and at the end of the year, to occasions for the lower school strings, bands and choir to take to the stage.
The Other Half provides boys with the time to explore aspects of science and computing beyond the academic curriculum and to develop interests or to discover something new. CLICK HERE.
In addition to a myriad of subject-related trips for languages, history, classics, science, music and sports tours they also offer exciting opportunities to explore the globe: trekking, volunteering, climbing, sailing and carrying out research. CLICK HERE.
There is a wide range of sport on offer at Abingdon; over 30 different choices at the last count.CLICK HERE.
The main points of entry are at age 11 (First Year), age 13 (Third Year) and age 16 (Sixth Form) and they have both weekly boarding and full boarding from the age of 13. Candidates slightly older or younger may be accepted at these points of entry at the Head’s discretion; each case is considered individually. There is no regular entry at other ages, but occasional vacancies arise at age 12 (Second Year) and age 14 (Fourth Year) and the Director of Admissions will consider applications for these specific age groups. For more information click on the links down below:
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