About the school
Abingdon School is an academically selective school in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, and it is now co-ed. For 11+ entry, applicants are assessed through the school’s own exams, an interview and a current school reference.
| School type | Independent (fee-paying) · Co-educational |
|---|---|
| Sixth form | Yes |
📅 Open days: Whole School Open Day: Saturday 3 October 2026. Other visit events listed include Discover Abingdon on 5 and 25 November 2026, and Inside Abingdon on 9 October 2026 for First Year entry.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | Bespoke test |
|---|---|
| Delivery | Paper + computer |
| Subjects tested | English, Mathematics, Reasoning |
📄 Free Abingdon School practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Detail | Girls may apply for a First Year place from 2026. Pupils currently in Year 6 are invited to apply for First Year (Year 7). |
Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | 28 Oct 2027 |
| Typical exam date | 8 Jan 2028 |
2028 entry: interviews w/c 17 January 2028; results letters sent out early February 2028; acceptance deadline 1 March 2028; deadline for application submission for free or subsidised places 8 November 2027. The page also says details are sent to parents of all registered candidates in the October of Year 6. Open Day is Saturday 3 October 2026; Discover Abingdon events are Thursday 5 November and Wednesday 25 November; Inside Abingdon includes Friday 9 October 2026 for First Year entry.
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