Abingdon School
Catchment Area, Exam Results and Reviews

Last updated 18 September 2026

Secondary
Post 16
PUPILS
1077
AGES
4 - 19
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Other independent school
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Abingdon School is an independent boys' secondary in Abingdon, awarded a top 5-star rating by School Guide. At its 2026 ISI inspection, the quality of academic and other achievements was judged excellent.

Abingdon School Inspection Rating and Exam Results

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(30/04/2026)
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Abingdon School Inspection Rating and Exam Results

Top Grades Compared With Other Schools

48% Independent Average Abingdon School UNLOCK GCSE
49% Independent Average Abingdon School UNLOCK A level

Top grades at GCSE (7-9) and top grades at A level (A*/A)

Abingdon School Inspection Rating and Exam Results

Progress Compared With All Other Schools

UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 5% of schools in England) Below Average (About 26% of schools in England) Average (About 43% of schools in England) Above Average (About 21% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 5% of schools in England)
Abingdon School Historic Exam Results

School Results Over Time

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% of pupils who achieved 3 A levels at AAB or higher
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Park Road
Abingdon
OX14 1DE
+44 (0)1235 521563
Oxfordshire

School Description

Abingdon is a leading independent day and boarding school for girls and boys aged 11 to 18 years. Situated in 35 acres in the centre of Abingdon, just south of Oxford, the school combines the very best in academic standards, music, sport and the arts. We combine over 750 years of history and tradition with a modern outlook and encourage academic achievement, with impressive results at GCSE, A Level and Russell Group university entrance as well as providing extensive co-curricular opportunities.

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Abingdon School Catchment Area Map

This school is independently managed and its admission criteria may be selective. There is no set catchment area as pupils are admitted from a wide variety of postcodes and, in the case of boarding schools, from outside the UK. Contact the school directly or visit their website for more information on Admissions Policy and Procedures.

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Frequently asked questions

What was the outcome of the latest inspection at Abingdon School?

At its 2026 ISI inspection, Abingdon School was judged excellent across assessed areas, including the quality of academic and other achievements and pupils' personal development.

How many pupils attend Abingdon School?

There are 1077 pupils enrolled at Abingdon School.

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