Abingdon School

Abingdon School is one of the oldest schools in England, founded in 1256 and located in the historic town of Abingdon, Oxfordshire, close to Oxford. An independent school for boys aged 11 to 18, Abingdon offers GCSEs and A-Levels. A member of HMC and inspected by ISI, the school is renowned for its exceptional academic record — consistently placing among the top schools in England for examination results — and for its vibrant co-curricular life. Abingdon has a strong partnership with Our Lady's Abingdon (OLA), enabling co-educational sixth-form activities. The school is particularly noted for its outstanding science and mathematics programmes, engineering society, and debating tradition. Abingdon produces a remarkable number of Oxford and Cambridge entrants each year. Its beautiful 35-acre campus includes a performing arts centre, sports hall, swimming pool, art school, and science laboratories. Abingdon's proximity to Oxford provides unique access to world-class academic and cultural resources, with many students attending university lectures and events.