Independent school for boys and girls

Abingdon School: entry, assessments, dates and fees

Park Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire OX14 1DE

Facts checked 19 October 2026By ExamKind Editorial TeamSchool website

Can we apply, and when?

For September 2027 entry

Registration closes, 11+ entry
Fri 30 Oct
Friday 30 October 2026, for September 2027 entry
Checked, source: Abingdon School, checked 10 Oct 2026
Places
Not published
Fees at 11+, day
£9,500a term
2026–27 school year, including VAT
Checked, source: Abingdon School, checked 10 Oct 2026

Your next steps for 11+ entry

Next: Registration closes for 11+ entry
Fri 30 Oct 2026in 10 days
Coming up: Bursary applications close
Mon 9 Nov 2026in about 3 weeks
Only if you are applying for help with fees
Coming up: Scholarship assessments: music pre-audition
Wed 18 Nov 2026
Only if you are applying for a scholarship

Abingdon School sets its own tests and decides after them and the interviews. We have not found a published pass mark, so we do not show one.

How entry works

In short

Abingdon School in Oxfordshire is becoming co-educational: 11+ entry for September 2027 is mixedAbingdon School: Pupils (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: Girls may apply for a First Year place from 2026 or a Third Year place from 2028.View the official source. Registration closes on Friday 30 October 2026Abingdon School: Registration deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: | Registration deadline | by 30 October 2026 | by 1 May 2025 | by 28 October 2027 | by 28 November 2025 | by 26 October 2028 | by 30 October 2026 |View the official source, the entrance assessment is on Saturday 9 January 2027Abingdon School: Assessment date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: | Entrance assessments* | 9 January 2027 | 18 October 2025 | 8 January 2028 | 10 January 2026 | 6 January 2029 | 9 January 2027 |View the official source, interviews follow on Monday 25 January 2027Abingdon School: Interview date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: | Interviews | w/c 25 January 2027 | w/c 10 November 2025 | w/c 17 January 2028 | w/c 19 January 2026 | w/c 22 January 2029 | w/c 25 January 2027 |View the official source, and offers come in February 2027Abingdon School: Offer date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: | Results letters sent out | Early February 2027 | Late November 2025 | Early February 2028 | Early February 2026 | Early February 2029 | Early February 2027 |View the official source. The school has already published its dates for the next two entry years as well.

How entry works

Ways in, and how children are assessed

Abingdon School takes new pupils at 11+, 13+ and 16+. Each way in has its own tests and dates.

11+ entry
How children are assessed: an English paper, a maths paper, a reasoning paper, a piece of creative writing, an interview and a reference from the current school.
Registration closes: Friday 30 October 2026 (for September 2027 entry)

Other ways in: 13+ and 16+Places, tests and registration for each

13+ entry
How children are assessed: an English paper, a maths paper, a reasoning paper, a piece of creative writing, an interview and a reference from the current school. Tests are taken in Year 6, with a place offered ahead of entry.
Registration closes: Friday 30 October 2026 (for September 2029 entry)
16+ entry
How children are assessed: a maths paper, a reasoning paper, an interview, a reference from the current school and GCSE grade requirements.
Registration closes: Friday 30 October 2026 (for September 2027 entry)

Source: Abingdon School, checked 10 Oct 2026

More about entry from our guide

Girls joined Year 7 and the sixth form from September 2026. For Year 9, entry for September 2027 is for boysAbingdon School: Pupils (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: Girls may apply for a First Year place from 2026 or a Third Year place from 2028.View the official source, and from September 2028 it is mixedAbingdon School: Pupils (2028)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: Girls may apply for a First Year place from 2026 or a Third Year place from 2028.View the official source.

11+ (Year 7)

What the school assesses: interviewAbingdon School: InterviewChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: This comprises the school’s own exams, an interview and a current school reference.View the official source; creative or extended writing taskAbingdon School: Own creative writingChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: The writing paper asks for a piece of descriptive writing based on a choice of pictures used as a stimulus.View the official source; school's own English assessmentAbingdon School: Own englishChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: Candidates sit assessments in English, Mathematics and reasoning.View the official source; school's own maths assessmentAbingdon School: Own mathsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: Candidates sit assessments in English, Mathematics and reasoning.View the official source; school's own reasoning assessmentAbingdon School: Own reasoningChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: Reasoning contains both verbal and non-verbal questions, and again, is computer-based.View the official source; reference or report from current schoolAbingdon School: ReferenceChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: We will also request a confidential reference from the candidate’s Headteacher covering their character, academic strengths and interests.View the official source
The school’s current admissions information covers: entry in September 2027Abingdon School: Current cycleChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: | | 2027 Entry | | 2028 Entry | | 2029 Entry | |View the official source

Entry in September 2027

Step	Date
Registration closes	Friday 30 October 2026Abingdon School: Registration deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: \| Registration deadline \| by 30 October 2026 \| by 1 May 2025 \| by 28 October 2027 \| by 28 November 2025 \| by 26 October 2028 \| by 30 October 2026 \|View the official source
Assessment	Saturday 9 January 2027Abingdon School: Assessment date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: \| Entrance assessments* \| 9 January 2027 \| 18 October 2025 \| 8 January 2028 \| 10 January 2026 \| 6 January 2029 \| 9 January 2027 \|View the official source
Interviews	Monday 25 January 2027Abingdon School: Interview date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: \| Interviews \| w/c 25 January 2027 \| w/c 10 November 2025 \| w/c 17 January 2028 \| w/c 19 January 2026 \| w/c 22 January 2029 \| w/c 25 January 2027 \|View the official source
Offers	February 2027Abingdon School: Offer date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: \| Results letters sent out \| Early February 2027 \| Late November 2025 \| Early February 2028 \| Early February 2026 \| Early February 2029 \| Early February 2027 \|View the official source
Accept an offer by	Monday 1 March 2027Abingdon School: Acceptance deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: \| Acceptance deadline \| 1 March 2027 \| 31 December 2025 \| 1 March 2028 \| 2 March 2026 \| 5 March 2029 \| 1 March 2027 \|View the official source
Bursary application by	Monday 9 November 2026Abingdon School: Bursary deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: \| Deadline for application submission for free or subsidised places \| 9 November 2026 \| 29 September 2025 \| 8 November 2027 \| 10 November 2025 \| 6 November 2028 \| 9 November 2026 \|View the official source
Scholarship assessment	Wednesday 18 November 2026 (music pre-audition); Wednesday 27 January 2027 (music audition)Abingdon School: Scholarship assessment date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: \| 11+ \| Awarded based on exam performance \| Pre-audition: 18 Nov 2026 Audition: 27 Jan 2027 \| - \| - \| - \| - \|View the official source
Who can apply	mixedAbingdon School: Pupils (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: Girls may apply for a First Year place from 2026 or a Third Year place from 2028.View the official source

Entry in September 2028

Step	Date
Registration closes	Thursday 28 October 2027Abingdon School: Registration deadline (2028)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: \| Registration deadline \| by 30 October 2026 \| by 1 May 2025 \| by 28 October 2027 \| by 28 November 2025 \| by 26 October 2028 \| by 30 October 2026 \|View the official source
Assessment	Saturday 8 January 2028Abingdon School: Assessment date (2028)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: \| Entrance assessments* \| 9 January 2027 \| 18 October 2025 \| 8 January 2028 \| 10 January 2026 \| 6 January 2029 \| 9 January 2027 \|View the official source
Interviews	Monday 17 January 2028Abingdon School: Interview date (2028)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: \| Interviews \| w/c 25 January 2027 \| w/c 10 November 2025 \| w/c 17 January 2028 \| w/c 19 January 2026 \| w/c 22 January 2029 \| w/c 25 January 2027 \|View the official source
Offers	February 2028Abingdon School: Offer date (2028)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: \| Results letters sent out \| Early February 2027 \| Late November 2025 \| Early February 2028 \| Early February 2026 \| Early February 2029 \| Early February 2027 \|View the official source
Accept an offer by	Wednesday 1 March 2028Abingdon School: Acceptance deadline (2028)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: \| Acceptance deadline \| 1 March 2027 \| 31 December 2025 \| 1 March 2028 \| 2 March 2026 \| 5 March 2029 \| 1 March 2027 \|View the official source
Bursary application by	Monday 8 November 2027Abingdon School: Bursary deadline (2028)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: \| Deadline for application submission for free or subsidised places \| 9 November 2026 \| 29 September 2025 \| 8 November 2027 \| 10 November 2025 \| 6 November 2028 \| 9 November 2026 \|View the official source
Who can apply	mixedAbingdon School: Pupils (2028)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: Girls may apply for a First Year place from 2026 or a Third Year place from 2028.View the official source

Entry in September 2029

Step	Date
Registration closes	Thursday 26 October 2028Abingdon School: Registration deadline (2029)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: \| Registration deadline \| by 30 October 2026 \| by 1 May 2025 \| by 28 October 2027 \| by 28 November 2025 \| by 26 October 2028 \| by 30 October 2026 \|View the official source
Assessment	Saturday 6 January 2029Abingdon School: Assessment date (2029)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: \| Entrance assessments* \| 9 January 2027 \| 18 October 2025 \| 8 January 2028 \| 10 January 2026 \| 6 January 2029 \| 9 January 2027 \|View the official source
Interviews	Monday 22 January 2029Abingdon School: Interview date (2029)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: \| Interviews \| w/c 25 January 2027 \| w/c 10 November 2025 \| w/c 17 January 2028 \| w/c 19 January 2026 \| w/c 22 January 2029 \| w/c 25 January 2027 \|View the official source
Offers	February 2029Abingdon School: Offer date (2029)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: \| Results letters sent out \| Early February 2027 \| Late November 2025 \| Early February 2028 \| Early February 2026 \| Early February 2029 \| Early February 2027 \|View the official source
Accept an offer by	Monday 5 March 2029Abingdon School: Acceptance deadline (2029)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: \| Acceptance deadline \| 1 March 2027 \| 31 December 2025 \| 1 March 2028 \| 2 March 2026 \| 5 March 2029 \| 1 March 2027 \|View the official source
Bursary application by	Monday 6 November 2028Abingdon School: Bursary deadline (2029)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: \| Deadline for application submission for free or subsidised places \| 9 November 2026 \| 29 September 2025 \| 8 November 2027 \| 10 November 2025 \| 6 November 2028 \| 9 November 2026 \|View the official source

13+ (Year 9)

Year 9 places are now decided in Year 6Abingdon School: Pre test year groupChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: Entrance assessments are taken in January of Year 6.View the official source: children sit the same January assessment as the 11+ candidates and are offered a deferred place. For September 2029 entry the deadline is Friday 30 October 2026Abingdon School: Registration deadline (2029)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: | Registration deadline | by 30 October 2026 | by 1 May 2025 | by 28 October 2027 | by 28 November 2025 | by 26 October 2028 | by 30 October 2026 |View the official source.

What the school assesses: interviewAbingdon School: InterviewChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: This comprises the school’s own exams, an interview and a current school reference.View the official source; creative or extended writing taskAbingdon School: Own creative writingChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: The writing paper asks for a piece of descriptive writing based on a choice of pictures used as a stimulus.View the official source; school's own English assessmentAbingdon School: Own englishChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: Candidates sit assessments in English, Mathematics and reasoning.View the official source; school's own maths assessmentAbingdon School: Own mathsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: Candidates sit assessments in English, Mathematics and reasoning.View the official source; school's own reasoning assessmentAbingdon School: Own reasoningChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: Reasoning contains both verbal and non-verbal questions, and again, is computer-based.View the official source; reference or report from current schoolAbingdon School: ReferenceChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: We will also request a confidential reference from the candidate’s Headteacher covering their character, academic strengths and interests.View the official source
First assessment taken in: Year 6Abingdon School: Pre test year groupChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: Entrance assessments are taken in January of Year 6.View the official source
Offers made early for deferred entry: YesAbingdon School: Deferred offerChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: Pupils who are currently in Year 6 are invited to apply to join us in the First Year (Year 7) or the Third Year (Year 9); consideration is given to a child’s previous educational background.View the official source
The school’s current admissions information covers: entry in September 2029Abingdon School: Current cycleChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: Third Year (Yr 9) September 2029: (entrance exams Saturday 9 January 2027)View the official source

Entry in September 2027

Step	Date
Scholarship assessment	Monday 1 March 2027 (academic); Thursday 28 January 2027 (music)Abingdon School: Scholarship assessment date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: \| 13+ \| w/c 1 March 2027 \| 28 Jan 2027 \|View the official source
Who can apply	boysAbingdon School: Pupils (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: Girls may apply for a First Year place from 2026 or a Third Year place from 2028.View the official source

Entry in September 2028

Step	Date
Who can apply	mixedAbingdon School: Pupils (2028)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: Girls may apply for a First Year place from 2026 or a Third Year place from 2028.View the official source

Entry in September 2029

Step	Date
Registration closes	Friday 30 October 2026Abingdon School: Registration deadline (2029)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: \| Registration deadline \| by 30 October 2026 \| by 1 May 2025 \| by 28 October 2027 \| by 28 November 2025 \| by 26 October 2028 \| by 30 October 2026 \|View the official source
Assessment	Saturday 9 January 2027Abingdon School: Assessment date (2029)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: \| Entrance assessments* \| 9 January 2027 \| 18 October 2025 \| 8 January 2028 \| 10 January 2026 \| 6 January 2029 \| 9 January 2027 \|View the official source
Interviews	Monday 25 January 2027Abingdon School: Interview date (2029)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: \| Interviews \| w/c 25 January 2027 \| w/c 10 November 2025 \| w/c 17 January 2028 \| w/c 19 January 2026 \| w/c 22 January 2029 \| w/c 25 January 2027 \|View the official source
Offers	February 2027Abingdon School: Offer date (2029)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: \| Results letters sent out \| Early February 2027 \| Late November 2025 \| Early February 2028 \| Early February 2026 \| Early February 2029 \| Early February 2027 \|View the official source
Accept an offer by	Monday 1 March 2027Abingdon School: Acceptance deadline (2029)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: \| Acceptance deadline \| 1 March 2027 \| 31 December 2025 \| 1 March 2028 \| 2 March 2026 \| 5 March 2029 \| 1 March 2027 \|View the official source
Bursary application by	Monday 9 November 2026Abingdon School: Bursary deadline (2029)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: \| Deadline for application submission for free or subsidised places \| 9 November 2026 \| 29 September 2025 \| 8 November 2027 \| 10 November 2025 \| 6 November 2028 \| 9 November 2026 \|View the official source
Who can apply	mixedAbingdon School: Pupils (2029)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: Girls may apply for a First Year place from 2026 or a Third Year place from 2028.View the official source

16+ (sixth form, Year 12)

Sixth-form applications close on Friday 30 October 2026Abingdon School: Registration deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: | Registration deadline | by 30 October 2026 |View the official source, with assessment on Saturday 7 November 2026Abingdon School: Assessment date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: | Assessments | 7 November 2026 |View the official source and interviews on Monday 16 November 2026Abingdon School: Interview date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: | Interviews | w/c 16 November 2026 |View the official source. Sixth-form bursary applications are due earlier, on Monday 28 September 2026Abingdon School: Bursary deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: | Free and subsidised places application deadline | 28 September 2026 |View the official source.

What the school assesses: GCSE grade requirementsAbingdon School: Gcse requirementsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: This typically means candidates are on track to achieve a minimum of an average of 6s in their GCSEs (or equivalent), with at least a 7 in the subjects they wish to study at A Level (a grade 8 in GCSE Maths if Further Maths is to be studied).View the official source; interviewAbingdon School: InterviewChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: Most candidates will be invited for an interview, and we require a confidential reference from the candidate’s Headteacher detailing their character, academic strengths, and interests.View the official source; school's own maths assessmentAbingdon School: Own mathsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: All students will sit two papers: a written paper, designed to test the transferable skills required for A Level study, and a maths paper.View the official source; school's own reasoning assessmentAbingdon School: Own reasoningChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: All candidates will also take a verbal and non-verbal reasoning test.View the official source; reference or report from current schoolAbingdon School: ReferenceChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: Most candidates will be invited for an interview, and we require a confidential reference from the candidate’s Headteacher detailing their character, academic strengths, and interests.View the official source
The school’s current admissions information covers: entry in September 2027Abingdon School: Current cycleChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: | | 2027 Entry |View the official source

Entry in September 2027

Step	Date
Registration closes	Friday 30 October 2026Abingdon School: Registration deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: \| Registration deadline \| by 30 October 2026 \|View the official source
Assessment	Saturday 7 November 2026Abingdon School: Assessment date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: \| Assessments \| 7 November 2026 \|View the official source
Interviews	Monday 16 November 2026Abingdon School: Interview date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: \| Interviews \| w/c 16 November 2026 \|View the official source
Offers	December 2026Abingdon School: Offer date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: \| Results letters sent out \| Early December 2026 \|View the official source
Accept an offer by	December 2026Abingdon School: Acceptance deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: \| Acceptances to be received \| Mid December 2026 \|View the official source
Bursary application by	Monday 28 September 2026Abingdon School: Bursary deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: \| Free and subsidised places application deadline \| 28 September 2026 \|View the official source
Scholarship assessment	Friday 20 November 2026 (music); Tuesday 17 November 2026 (sport); Friday 20 November 2026 (art); Tuesday 17 November 2026 (drama); Friday 20 November 2026 (design-technology)Abingdon School: Scholarship assessment date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: \| 16+ \| Awarded based on exam performance \| 20 Nov 2026 \| 17 Nov 2026 \| 20 Nov 2026 \| 17 Nov 2026 \| 20 Nov 2026 \|View the official source
Who can apply	mixedAbingdon School: Pupils (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: \| Entry from September 2026 \| Entry from September 2028 \| Entry from September 2026 \|View the official source

Entry in September 2028

Step	Date
Registration closes	Abingdon School: Registration deadline (2028)Not yet published by Abingdon School; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: \| \| 2027 Entry \|View the official source
Assessment	Abingdon School: Assessment date (2028)Not yet published by Abingdon School; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: \| \| 2027 Entry \|View the official source
Offers	Abingdon School: Offer date (2028)Not yet published by Abingdon School; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: \| \| 2027 Entry \|View the official source

Key dates

11+ dates for September 2027 entry

All dates checked 10 Oct 2026Abingdon School

Next: Registration closes for 11+ entry
Fri 30 Oct 2026in 10 days
Coming up: Bursary applications close
Mon 9 Nov 2026in about 3 weeks
Only if you are applying for help with fees
Coming up: Scholarship assessments: music pre-audition
Wed 18 Nov 2026
Only if you are applying for a scholarship
Coming up: Entrance tests
Sat 9 Jan 2027
Coming up: Interviews
Mon 25 Jan 2027
Coming up: Scholarship assessments: music audition
Wed 27 Jan 2027
Only if you are applying for a scholarship
Coming up: Offers sent
February 2027Expected
Coming up: Accept or decline an offer by
Mon 1 Mar 2027in about 19 weeks

Dates for the other ways in13+ and 16+

13+ entry, September 2029

Next: Registration closes for 13+ entry
Fri 30 Oct 2026in 10 days
Coming up: Bursary applications close
Mon 9 Nov 2026in about 3 weeks
Only if you are applying for help with fees
Coming up: Entrance tests
Sat 9 Jan 2027
Coming up: Interviews
Mon 25 Jan 2027
Coming up: Offers sent
February 2027Expected
Coming up: Accept or decline an offer by
Mon 1 Mar 2027in about 19 weeks

16+ entry, September 2027

Done: Bursary applications close
Mon 28 Sept 2026
Only if you are applying for help with fees
Next: Registration closes for 16+ entry
Fri 30 Oct 2026in 10 days
Coming up: Entrance tests
Sat 7 Nov 2026
Coming up: Interviews
Mon 16 Nov 2026
Coming up: Scholarship assessments: sport
Tue 17 Nov 2026
Only if you are applying for a scholarship
Coming up: Scholarship assessments: drama
Tue 17 Nov 2026
Only if you are applying for a scholarship
Coming up: Scholarship assessments: music
Fri 20 Nov 2026
Only if you are applying for a scholarship
Coming up: Scholarship assessments: art
Fri 20 Nov 2026
Only if you are applying for a scholarship
Coming up: Scholarship assessments: design-technology
Fri 20 Nov 2026
Only if you are applying for a scholarship
Coming up: Offers sent
December 2026Expected
Coming up: Accept or decline an offer by
December 2026Expected

A year younger? 11+ dates for September 2028 entrySome are not published yet; we show what the school has said.

Next: Registration closes for 11+ entry
Thu 28 Oct 2027in about 53 weeks
Coming up: Bursary applications close
Mon 8 Nov 2027in about 55 weeks
Only if you are applying for help with fees
Coming up: Entrance tests
Sat 8 Jan 2028
Coming up: Interviews
Mon 17 Jan 2028
Coming up: Offers sent
February 2028Expected
Coming up: Accept or decline an offer by
Wed 1 Mar 2028in about 71 weeks

At a glance

Abingdon School in brief

All facts checked 10 Oct 2026tap a value for its source

Ages: 11 to 18AgesChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: We are a leading independent, co-educational day and boarding school in Oxfordshire for pupils aged 11-18, with a Prep School for ages 4-13.View the official source; The ages the school teaches, from youngest to oldest.
Scholarships: 6 kinds; Awards for a talent, such as academic work, music or sport.
Day or boarding: day pupils and boarders; Whether pupils go home each day or can live at the school.
Ways in: 11+, 13+, 16+; The ages at which the school takes new pupils (4+, 11+ and so on).
Help with fees: Yes, up to 100%; Bursaries reduce fees for families on lower incomes, after a check of income and savings.

Fees

From £9,500 a term, including VAT

11+ entry, day: £9,500 a term, including VAT
13+ entry, day: £9,500 a term, including VAT
13+ entry, full boarding: £19,375 a term, including VAT
13+ entry, weekly boarding: £15,810 a term, including VAT
16+ entry, day: £9,500 a term, including VAT
16+ entry, full boarding: £19,375 a term, including VAT
16+ entry, weekly boarding: £15,810 a term, including VAT

Fees for the 2026–27 school year, as the school publishes them. We never add or remove VAT.

the published fees include VAT

Source: Abingdon School, checked 10 Oct 2026

Joining at	Day	Full boarding	Weekly boarding
11+	£9,500 per term (including VAT)Abingdon School: DayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: \| Day fee (includes lunches) \| £9,500 \|View the official source	–	–
13+	£9,500 per term (including VAT)Abingdon School: DayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: \| Day fee (includes lunches) \| £9,500 \|View the official source	£19,375 per term (including VAT)Abingdon School: BoardingChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: \| Full Boarding fee \| £19,375 \|View the official source	£15,810 per term (including VAT)Abingdon School: Weekly boardingChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: \| Weekly Boarding fee \| £15,810 \|View the official source
16+	£9,500 per term (including VAT)Abingdon School: DayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: \| Day fee (includes lunches) \| £9,500 \|View the official source	£19,375 per term (including VAT)Abingdon School: BoardingChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: \| Full Boarding fee \| £19,375 \|View the official source	£15,810 per term (including VAT)Abingdon School: Weekly boardingChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: \| Weekly Boarding fee \| £15,810 \|View the official source

Registration fee: £210 (including VAT) (UK residents); £360 (including VAT) (non-UK residents)Abingdon School: Registration feeChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: | Registration fee | £210 | £360 |View the official source

Bursaries and scholarships

Bursaries up to 100% of fees

Bursaries (help with fees): Available, up to 100% of the fees. They depend on a check of household income and savings. Income guide: £100,000 gross household income (the school's guide figure).
Scholarships: For academic, art, design and technology, drama, music and sport, at 11+, 13+ and 16+ entry, worth up to 0% of the fees.

Source: Abingdon School, checked 10 Oct 2026

Largest bursary: up to 100%Abingdon School: Max percentChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: These free and subsidised places can be worth up to 100% of day fees.View the official source of fees, means-tested
Income guide: £100,000 (gross household income, guide)Abingdon School: Income thresholdChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: For families where the gross household income exceeds £100,000 and/or there is significant equity in a property, it is suggested that you arrange a brief telephone call with the financial controllerView the official source
Scholarships offered: academicAbingdon School: AcademicChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: At 16+, academic, music, sport, art, product design & engineering and drama scholarships are offered.View the official source, artAbingdon School: ArtChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: At 16+, academic, music, sport, art, product design & engineering and drama scholarships are offered.View the official source, design and technologyAbingdon School: Design technologyChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: At 16+, academic, music, sport, art, product design & engineering and drama scholarships are offered.View the official source, dramaAbingdon School: DramaChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: At 16+, academic, music, sport, art, product design & engineering and drama scholarships are offered.View the official source, musicAbingdon School: MusicChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: At 16+, academic, music, sport, art, product design & engineering and drama scholarships are offered.View the official source, sportAbingdon School: SportChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: At 16+, academic, music, sport, art, product design & engineering and drama scholarships are offered.View the official source
Scholarship value: no fee reduction (scholarships are honorary)Abingdon School: Max percentChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: Please note that scholarships and awards do not include any fee remission.View the official source
Scholarship entry points: 11+Abingdon School: 11 plusChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: At 11+, there are a number of academic and music awards available, which are held for the duration of Lower School.View the official source, 13+Abingdon School: 13 plusChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: At 13+, academic and music scholarships are offered, with assessments taking place in the spring of Year 8.View the official source, 16+ (sixth form)Abingdon School: 16 plusChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: At 16+, academic, music, sport, art, product design & engineering and drama scholarships are offered.View the official source

Open days

Next: Abingdon Tasters, Sat 7 Nov 2026

Done: Taster morning (passed)
Sat 9 May 2026
Coming up: Abingdon Tasters
Sat 7 Nov 20269:00am-12:30pm
Coming up: Abingdon Tasters
Sat 14 Nov 20269:00am-12:30pm
Coming up: Abingdon Tasters
Tue 24 Nov 20263:00pm-5:00pm

Source: Abingdon School, checked 10 Oct 2026

Results, as published by the school

A level grades A* to A: 68.3% (2026)

A level grades A* to A, 2026
68.3%A level grades A* to A, 2026Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: | % of passes at grade A* and A: | 68.3% |View the official source
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A level grades A* to B, 2026
92.8%A level grades A* to B, 2026Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: | % of passes at grades A* to B: | 92.8% |View the official source
No earlier year published
GCSE grades 9 to 7, 2026
89%GCSE grades 9 to 7, 2026Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: | 2026 | 48.4 | 74.2 | 89.0 | 96.4 | 99.7 |View the official source
No earlier year published
GCSE grades 9 to 8, 2026
74.2%GCSE grades 9 to 8, 2026Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: | 2026 | 48.4 | 74.2 | 89.0 | 96.4 | 99.7 |View the official source
No earlier year published

Results are the school's own figures. Schools count them in different ways, so compare with care.

Year	Measure	Figure
2026	A level grades A* to A	68.3%Abingdon School: A level astar apercent (2026)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: \| % of passes at grade A* and A: \| 68.3% \|View the official source
2026	A level grades A* to B	92.8%Abingdon School: A level astar bpercent (2026)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: \| % of passes at grades A* to B: \| 92.8% \|View the official source
2026	GCSE grades 9 to 7	89%Abingdon School: Gcse9to7 percent (2026)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: \| 2026 \| 48.4 \| 74.2 \| 89.0 \| 96.4 \| 99.7 \|View the official source
2026	GCSE grades 9 to 8	74.2%Abingdon School: Gcse9to8 percent (2026)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: \| 2026 \| 48.4 \| 74.2 \| 89.0 \| 96.4 \| 99.7 \|View the official source

What is distinctive about applying to Abingdon

Abingdon's scholarships carry no fee reduction (scholarships are honorary)Abingdon School: Max percentChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: Please note that scholarships and awards do not include any fee remission.View the official source; financial help is means-tested, with bursaries of up to 100%Abingdon School: Max percentChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: These free and subsidised places can be worth up to 100% of day fees.View the official source of fees and an income guide of £100,000 (gross household income, guide)Abingdon School: Income thresholdChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: For families where the gross household income exceeds £100,000 and/or there is significant equity in a property, it is suggested that you arrange a brief telephone call with the financial controllerView the official source.

Day fees are £9,500 per term (including VAT)Abingdon School: DayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: | Day fee (includes lunches) | £9,500 |View the official source a term for 2026–27Abingdon School: Academic yearChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Abingdon School.The source says: Fees for the 2026/27 academic year are as follows:View the official source at every senior age. The school runs taster sessions for prospective pupils, listed below.

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