Ethos
The Abbey School has a long and impressive tradition of providing the very best education for girls. Many of our parents choose us because they believe in the benefits that a single-sex education brings. We are an independent day school for girls aged 3 to 18 years, our academic expectations are high and our excellent examination results ensure that our girls gain entry to universities and colleges of their choice.
The Abbey School welcomes girls of all faiths and appreciates their contribution. A Church of England school in its traditions, it fosters Christian values of spiritual awareness, understanding and respect for others as a fundamental part of the school’s ethos. All our pupils join in morning assembly, one expression of the community spirit which is strongly in evidence throughout the school.
Each girl entrusted to our care is offered a wide range of opportunities and we place great emphasis on breadth as well as depth of education. Through our strong commitment to the expressive arts and sport, we strive to develop individual talents and promote new interests. Regular concerts, drama productions and displays are an inspiration to the whole school community and our wide range of extra-curricular activities amply caters for the many and varied interests of our girls.
Crucial to our ethos is the personal rapport established between our dedicated staff and each girl. We aim to foster in her the knowledge, skills and sense of responsibility she will need to take her place in the adult world. Above all we believe it is the girls who make the school, each being a unique and valued member of our community. Their enthusiasm, their efforts and successes, their ideas and suggestions all contribute to the distinctive ambience of The Abbey School.
We are all proud of our school and hope to share its success with you.
Headmistress: Mrs Barbara E. Stanley, BA (Hons). PGCE, FRGS
