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60%

of A Level grades are A*/A

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84%

of GCSE grades are 9-7

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38

The average point score for IB

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99.6%

GCSE grades 9-6

40

The Abbey IB average student score
(World average is 30)

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UK schools (including The Abbey)
offering the IB in Sixth Form

92.2%

A Level grades A* – B

Abbey: Connected

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

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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15 March 2024

Wrapped up in books

The theme of this year’s World Book Day was ‘Read Your Way’, championing the enjoyment of becoming immersed in a good book, without expectation or pressure.

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8 March 2024

Continuity and Change

There’s a lot spoken and written about change nowadays. As if it were A New Thing, which of course it isn’t, it’s been around for ever. People change, families change, jobs change; some changes are…

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Gateway

News from The Abbey

2 February 2024

Gateway 2 February 2024

Swimming Gala, Piano Competition, The Circuit: BETT, Cipher Challenge and more...

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26 January 2024

Gateway 26 January 2024

The Circuit: Digital Footprint, Abbey Interludes, T-shirt Design Winner, Sports Results and more...

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19 January 2024

Gateway 19 January 2024

The Circuit: Digital Skills, Abbey Interludes, Classics Newsletter, Chess Championship and more...

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12 January 2024

Gateway 12 January 2024

The Circuit: AI, House Art, Badminton Success, Meeting a MasterChef and more...

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14 December 2023

Gateway 15 December 2023

The Circuit: Online safety, CyberCenturions, Alumna Talk, Sporting stories and more...

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8 December 2023

Gateway 8 December 2023

Sporting successes, Candlelit procession, Festive sausage rolls and Trips out! and more...

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May 9

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Come and join us at The Abbey as we welcome Professor Jackie Akhavan, who will be giving a talk about explosives! Explosives have been part of our lives for many years with the first recording of an explosive powder being used in China in 220BC. Nowadays explosives are part of our everyday life; they are in airbags, ejector seats and fireworks as well as propulsion for space shuttles, demolition aids and underwater cutting charges for off-shore gas lines. Book your tickets via the link in our bio!

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Last week, we hosted our breathtaking annual Gala Concert! This piece holds a special place in our hearts as it was composed by our very own sixth former, Mia! What you are about to hear is its world premiere, and we couldn't be prouder. Bravo, Mia! All of our talented musicians left us in awe with their mesmerising performances that night. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for this unforgettable evening! #AbbeyMusic #AbbeySeniors #CreativeIndustries

May 9

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Congratulations to Emily (Lower V) who recently played against City of York hockey team in their final match of the season. After a tough battle her team claimed victory and were awarded the plate! #AbbeySport

May 8

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Bethany Bricks was last seen four days ago as she set off on her mission to discover the lost kingdom of an ancient jungle tribe. Disaster struck as her plane crash landed deep in the Bricktopian Jungle. In a race against time, the rescue crew, (that’s you) will need to be locked and loaded with creative ideas to find Bethany before it’s too late! If you're a girl aged between 4 and 6, and think you have what it takes, come and join us at Abbey Gardens for another Brickies Lego Workshop, and help find Bethany. Reserve your tickets via link in our bio

May 8

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Introducing today's #SportingSuperstar: Debbie Jevans! A British former tennis player turned sports executive, Jevans is a trailblazer in the world of sports administration. Notably, she made history as the first female chief executive to organise a Rugby World Cup and as the pioneering woman appointed director of sport for an Olympic Games. Her leadership during London 2012, overseeing a massive staff and budget, earned her widespread acclaim and solidified her reputation as an exceptional figure in sports management. Despite the scarcity of women in top sports leadership roles, Jevans has been a vocal advocate for gender equality in the field, recently advocating for the consideration of quotas, despite her initial reservations. #BeyondTheAbbey

May 8

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The Abbey Junior School has been shortlisted as Independent Prep School of the Year for the second year running. The Tes School Awards celebrate national excellence for achievement and outcomes in education. Tes, formerly known as The Times Educational Supplement, is one of the leading school awards in the UK. Junior School Head, Nisha Kaura, said, "I am delighted and humbled that The Abbey Junior School has been singled out as one of the country’s leading preparatory schools. We pride ourselves on our close-knit community and have developed a signature atmosphere of celebrating every girl as an individual - one who thrives on challenge, supported by a nurturing, ambitious, committed staff body. Our students find their passion through the richness of our all-round inclusive education which celebrates curiosity and creative thought." @hmc_org @gsauk #GirlsEducation #TesSchoolAwards2024 #AbbeyAwards

May 8

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Today marked the final hurrah for our #UpperV, and what a day it was! From fun circus games to heartfelt shirt signings, the bond among this year's Upper V’s shone bright. Wishing them all the best as they tackle their exams in the coming weeks! You’ve got this #UpperV! #AbbeyFamily

May 8

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Make sure you bring your green fingers to our next Stay & Play session, as we will be exploring the tale of Jack and the Beanstalk. Get ready to plant your own 'Magic Beans' and see if you can grow your own adventure! Reserve your tickets via link in bio! #AbbeyNursery

May 7

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Our Lower School students have been pouring their energies into rehearsals for ‘Emil and the Detectives’ - a co-production with @reading_sch. Young Emil is robbed while travelling alone in 1920s Berlin and he teams up with a gang of child detectives to find the thief, and a gripping chase ensues across the city. Today marked the technical rehearsal - a time to fine-tune every detail for the big performances tomorrow and Thursday! We are privileged to have the splendid South Street Theatre as our rehearsal and performance venue. Grab your tickets while you still can! Head over to The Abbey’s events page on the website. #AbbeyDrama #AbbeySeniors #CreativeIndustries

May 7

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Have you ever wondered why we have a Leap Year? Our newest edition of Classics Matter explores just that and more! Have a read of this edition via the link in our bio. #BeyondTheAbbey

May 7

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The Abbey is thrilled to be sponsoring ‘Young Person of The Year’ as part of the @porawards 2024. Every Student Celebrated is central to our school ethos which is why we are so passionate about doing more to celebrate brilliant young people across our town. As winners of ‘School of the Year 2023', we know how much these awards mean to people in Reading. #ARCH

May 3

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Don’t forget to catch up on this week’s school news on our #AbbeyGateway! Lots to enjoy including sporting medalists and fabulous news from the GAIN Investment Challenge. Click here to read https://gateway.theabbey.co.uk/