St Marychurch, Torquay, Devon TQ1 4PR
10 simple reasons to choose Abbey School
Independent prep school and nursery in Torquay.
For pupils aged 2 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 60% boys).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Small school with an average of one class per year.
Standalone prep school, not tied to any one senior school.
Abbey School fees range from £2,900 (Rec) to £3,600 per term (2020/21).
10 better reasons to choose Abbey School
Schoolsmith Score®; 75.
One of the best independent prep schools in Torquay and one of the 6 best primary schools for 7 miles.
On average, 11.7 pupils per class and 11.7 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
Leavers' destination schools for most Abbey School pupils are a selective independent or maintained school.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, Spanish. There are some extra-curricular academic clubs.
Specialist teachers for drama, music and languages throughout.
School offers a programme of day trips and visitors to enhance the curriculum. Residential trips for the senior pupils.
School offers over 10 different sports. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete curricular subjects to all pupils. Choir and one or two instrument ensembles. There are also some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Attractive buildings and setting.
Find another school near Abbey School
Independent Prep Schools
Trinity School, Prep School (7 miles); Stover Preparatory School (9.4 miles); Park School, Totnes (13.1 miles).
State Primary Schools
Upton St James Church of England Primary School (0.8 miles); Ilsham Church of England Academy (1.4 miles); Shaldon Primary School (5 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Trinity School, Teignmouth (7 miles); Stover School (9.4 miles); South Devon Steiner School (14 miles).
State Senior Schools
The Spires College (0.4 miles); Torquay Girls Grammar School (1.6 miles); Torquay Boys' Grammar School (1.8 miles).