The Abbey School

Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5DZ

Contact Information

• Head: Mrs Barbara Stanley
• Telephone: +44 (0)118 987 2256
• Fax: +44 (0)118 987 1478
• Email: schooloffice@theabbey.co.uk
• Website: http://www.theabbey.co.uk

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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

Fees per term

Entry Requirements & Financial Assistance

Age Ranges & Pupil Numbers

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

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