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The Abbey School
Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5DZ
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School Information
The Abbey is a dynamic and vibrant community of over 1,000 girls, 3-18. It is consistently a top performer academically (with a choice of IB or 28 A levels). We offer the broadest educational experience for pupils of all ages with inspiring teaching and strong pastoral care. Enrichment comes through extra-curricular activities and opportunities in Music, Drama, Sport, DofE, trips and clubs.
General Information
| Gender: |
Girls only |
| Day/Boarding: |
Day |
| Age Range - Boys: |
|
| Age Range - Girls: |
Nursery, Pre Prep, Prep, Senior, Sixth |
| Size: |
1034 |
| Last Inspected: |
Latest Inspection Report |
| ISC Association: |
GSA |
Fees per term
| Boarding (£): |
|
| Day (£): |
2380 - 3840 |
Entry Requirements & Financial Assistance
| Entry Requirements: |
Exam, Scholarship Exam, Interview, Report |
| Scholarships, Bursaries: |
Academic scholarships, Bursaries for new entrants, Art scholarships, Music scholarships, Sixth Form scholarships & bursaries, Sport scholarships, Drama scholarships, Sibling discounts, Hardship awards for existing pupils |
Age Ranges & Pupil Numbers
| |
Boarding |
Day |
Sixth Form |
| |
Boys |
Girls |
Boys |
Girls |
Boys |
Girls |
| Age Range |
|
|
|
3 - 17 |
|
|
| Pupil Numbers |
|
|
|
1034 |
|
162 |
Subjects taught
Art and Design, Biology, Business Studies/Finance, Chemistry, Chinese, Computing/ICT, Critical Thinking, Double/Triple Award Science, Drama/Theatre Studies, Economics, English Language, English Literature, Food Technology, French, Further Mathematics, Geography, German, Greek, History, History of Art, Home Econ/Food & Nutrition, Italian, Latin, Mathematics, Music, Other Subjects, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology, Spanish, Sports Science, Textiles and Fashion
Facilities
Art & Technology Centre, Art studio, Chapel, Common Room, Conference facilities, Dance Studio, Drama Studio, Fine art facilities, Fitness suite, Gymnasium, IT Suite, Language Centre, Library, Music Centre, Playing Fields on-site, Science laboratories, Sixth Form Centre, Swimming Pool (covered), Tennis Courts
Activities
Amnesty International, Animé club, Ballet/Dance, Chess, Choir, Climbing, Computing/IT, Cookery, Dancing, Debating/Public Speaking, Drama/Theatre Studies, Environmental/Green club, Life Saving/First Aid, Model United Nations, Orchestra/Band, Orienteering, Outdoor Pursuits, Riding, Rock Climbing, School newspaper, Science club, Skiing, Textiles, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Theatre trips, Understanding Industry, World Challenge, Young Enterprise
Sports
Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Canoeing, Cricket, Cross Country, Fencing, Fitness Training, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Hockey, Horse Riding, Lacrosse, Martial Arts, Netball, Rounders, Rowing, Rugby, Sailing, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball
Travel Information
Map:
www.multimap.co.uk
Major Railway Station: Less than 15 minutes
International Airport: Less than 60 minutes
Location: Urban
Miscellaneous Information
| Religious Affiliation: |
Church of England |
| Dietary Catered For: |
Halal, Kosher, Other, Vegans, Vegetarians |
Reference Numbers
| ISC Reference Number: |
73813 |
| ISI Reference Number: |
7095 |
| DCSF Reference Number: |
870 / 6008 |