Abingdon School, Abingdon
Abingdon School is an independent school for pupils aged 4 to 19 in Abingdon. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in April 2026.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Abingdon School in detail
Abingdon School in its own words
In its own words: "Though proud of its considerable successes, Abingdon enjoys a down-to-earth atmosphere that stems from being a school that knows itself well, does not seek to be what it is not and eschews the flashy, the false and the arrogant."
Coming up: an open day on Thursday 5 November 2026 at 10am, an open day on Saturday 7 November 2026 at 9am, an open day on Saturday 14 November 2026 at 9am and an open day on Tuesday 24 November 2026 at 3pm. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Oxfordshire
Vision and values (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Abingdon School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Abingdon School are St Helen and St Katharine (0.4 miles, selective); The Manor Preparatory School (0.7 miles); Radley College (2.2 miles, selective); and Cothill House (2.3 miles).
St Helen and St KatharineThe Manor Preparatory SchoolRadley CollegeCothill House
Where pupils go next
Of the 174 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 75% went on to university or other higher education and 12% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 270 pupils (21.3%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Radley Rail Station, about 2.2 miles away in a straight line.
14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Godwyn Close (opposite), 190 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Abingdon School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 188 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Oxfordshire (52), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
28 April 2026
Inspection
2 July 2024
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
10 May 2023
Regulatory Compliance
23 January 2019
Inspection
10 November 2015
About
Abingdon School is an independent day and boarding school in Abingdon-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, England. It is the twentieth oldest independent British school.
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Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£28,500
about £9,500 a term
Boarding fees, per year
£58,125
| Day fee (includes lunches) | £28,500 a year |
| Full Boarding fee | £58,125 a year |
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
Private school fees in Oxfordshire - 18 schools' published fees side by side
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Abingdon School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 3 nearby all-through schools
Latest from Abingdon School
Chamber Choir Evensong
2 Oct 2026
Cross country season
1 Oct 2026
CCF Self-Reliance Weekend
29 Sep 2026
Evening of Psychology
28 Sep 2026
1st VII Girls’ Hockey
28 Sep 2026
First Year team building
28 Sep 2026
From Abingdon School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with Abingdon School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Abingdon School.
- SuperCamps at Abingdon SchoolAt the school · Not yet graded
- TA Sport Stars Camp Carswell Community Primary School300m away · Not yet graded
- Elite Camps Abingdon940m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 18
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 8
- Children hurt
- 6
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 18 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 8 serious and 10 slight.
6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Oxfordshire is 5 (the median across 369 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
89%
Available places
1,270 pupils
1,425 places
155 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Abingdon
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Abingdon
Across Oxfordshire council
Places available
7,654
Applications
6,814
Got 1st preference
85.4%
Got preferred school
96.3%
All secondary applications across Oxfordshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
270
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
21.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
1,270
Total Pupils
1,258
Boys
12
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about Abingdon School
What are GCSE results like at Abingdon School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Abingdon School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Abingdon School last inspected?
Abingdon School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in April 2026.
How many pupils go to Abingdon School?
Abingdon School has around 1270 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Abingdon School?
Abingdon School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
Does Abingdon School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: SuperCamps at Abingdon School (registered, not yet graded). There are 2 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Abingdon School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 18 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 8 serious and 10 slight. 6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Oxfordshire is 5 (the median across 369 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Abingdon School?
Abingdon School is at Park Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1DE.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)