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Every student celebrated

Passion and opportunity

“This is a diverse and down-to-earth community with joy at its heart.”

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Putting girls first

City spirit

Leadership and choice

“Students achieve “outstanding academic, musical, sporting, linguistic and dramatic distinctions” with “exceptional” outcomes “actively encouraged by a strong culture of expanding horizons and discovering passions”.

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Gateway – News from around The Abbey

The latest insights from Abbey staff including Will le Fleming and Nisha Kaura

  • Gateway Highlights
    by Together Abbey on 4 October 2024

    This week’s Abbey Gateway is packed with exciting stories from across the Abbey community, from Junior School to Alumnae! Some of our Sixth Formers took the stage to introduce guest speakers at […]

  • Not Everything That Counts Can Be Counted
    by Together Abbey on 4 October 2024

    We are by nature, and quite rightly, very proud of the quantifiable elements of much of what we achieve. We celebrate numbers, whether that’s a Couch to 5k target met, a winning score in a sporting […]

  • Raising of The Eco Schools flag
    by Together Abbey on 4 October 2024

    Last week, our incredible Junior School Eco Council proudly raised their Eco Schools flag for everyone to see! Watch the raising of the Flag here They were recently awarded the prestigious […]

  • Cooking Masterclass
    by Together Abbey on 4 October 2024

    Mrs Mair, our brilliant Head of Food and Nutrition, hosted an incredible Cooking Masterclass last Saturday. Parents and daughters teamed up to create delicious homemade pasta, indulge in a rich, […]

  • Henley Literary Festival
    by Together Abbey on 4 October 2024

    Gabby Logan On Sunday, September 29, Sports Captains Naiya and Poppy had the opportunity to attend a talk by Gabby Logan at the Henley Literary Festival. The famous sports broadcaster and presenter […]

  • Food and Nutrition
    by Together Abbey on 4 October 2024

    Our Upper V food groups are busy with their GCSE coursework, coming towards the end of their first piece at the end of this half term.  We wanted to show you the wonderful dishes they made as part […]

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At the wonderful Independent Schools of the Year 2024 awards ceremony in London last night, The Abbey was named Independent Girls’ School of the Year 2024. The Chair of Judges, Dr Helen Wright, was effusive in her praise. She said that judges were unanimous; that The Abbey is a bold and outward-looking school that does good in the world and achieves outstanding outcomes; and that everything The Abbey does is full of joy. Will le Fleming, Head of The Abbey commented, “We are so pleased about the recognition the school has received over recent years. We were shortlisted for two years in a row for the best prep school in the country by the TES, in 2023 and 2024. We won the Pride of Reading School award and Independent School of the Year for Sporting Achievement in 2023 and Muddy Stiletto’s Award for Sporting Passion in 2024. “This award takes that recognition to the next level. It is the pre-eminent national award in girls’ education, open to every independent school in the country. It is the highest accolade we could have received. “We know how important it is, now more than ever, to provide outstanding value to every student and every family. There could be no warmer, finer nor more deserved accolade for the tireless work of every single member of staff across this wonderful school.”

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Adventure Zone at The Abbey Junior School on 12 October! Do you like Harry Potter? Then prepare for an enchanting adventure at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry! Join Harry Potter and your fellow young wizards as you dive into the magical world of potions and spells. Get your wand ready, unleash your creativity, and let the magic unfold! To book your place, visit http://theabbey.co.uk/events/

Oct 8

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Just over a week to register for a place in our Year 7 2025 - 2026 at The Abbey! Complete a registration form by the 16 October 2024, the link is in our bio. We look forward to welcoming you into our Senior school! #AbbeySeniors

Oct 8

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Did someone say “Samba time”? Our #UpperII students had a rhythm-filled day dancing and singing - who knew school could have such a great beat? #AbbeyDance #AbbeyJuniors

Oct 8

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A huge congratulations to Danai and Anna! A couple of weeks ago, Danai and Anna took part in the "Walk for the Wards" charity event, set against the beautiful backdrop of the Mapledurham Estate. Joined by their families and Anna’s dog, Lady, they proudly completed the 5km walk, raising funds for The Buscot Ward at the Royal Berkshire Hospital (RBH). Their heartfelt motivation truly reflected our core value of kindness, as they selflessly gave back to the hospital that provides vital care to so many families. #AbbeyJuniors

Oct 7

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Just four places left! Are you ready to tackle #TheAdventureZone at The Abbey Juniors this Saturday morning? If so, hurry and register your place soon, as only a few spaces remain. Book your place at http://theabbey.co.uk/events/

Oct 7

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We’re just one hour away from today’s #AbbeyFlavoursEvent: Science and Art showcase! Our students can hardly contain their excitement! Here’s a sneak peek of what to look forward to this evening. #AbbeyEvent

Oct 5

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Happy World Teachers' Day! At The Abbey, we are more than just a school—we are a family. Whether you're a current student or part of our cherished @theabbeyalumnae, you know how truly remarkable and vital our teachers are. Today, we celebrate their dedication, passion, and the lasting impact they make on all our lives. Wishing all teachers a wonderful World Teachers' Day! #AbbeyFamily

Oct 5

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This week’s #AbbeyConnected is titled Not Everything That Counts Can Be Counted by Dawn Bellamy. To read in full head on over to the link in our bio!

Oct 4

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Update from Juniper Hall from our #UpperII! They’ve had a fantastic time crafting their own creeds for their dorms! We can’t wait to see what creative adventures await them for the rest of their trip. #AbbeyJuniors

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We just had to share these stunning dresses worn by our Senior students in celebration of Abbey Languages Day last week! Can you guess where each dress is from? #AbbeyLanguages #AbbeySeniors

Oct 4

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#UpperII have been rambling over the Surrey Hills, studying the wildlife, building dens and exploring different habitats through pond dipping and humane animal trapping. Yesterday morning, they had caught a yellow necked mouse, a vole and a field mouse, which were released safely into the wild. In the afternoon, they were trying their hands at lighting fires and looked forward to a cosy campfire with toasted marshmallows! #AbbeyJuniors

14 June 2024

What If…?

One of the highlights of the academic year in the Senior School is always ‘Curiosity Week’, which took place earlier this year.

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24 May 2024

Examinations

The Senior School is in full examination-battle mode! The IB exams were the frontline, two year groups have just received results from internal exams, two year groups are on study leave, and we have…

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10 May 2024

We Are Family

‘Be the change you wish to see in the world’ and ‘If it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you’ are just two of many phrases we hear in relation to change as a positive driver.

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26 April 2024

Shifting Sands

‘Be the change you wish to see in the world’ and ‘If it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you’ are just two of many phrases we hear in relation to change as a positive driver.

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19 April 2024

Teaching and Learning

One of the things that makes The Abbey a wonderful place to work is the passionate focus and interest on teaching and learning among colleagues.

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