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Abbey School, Torquay TQ1

St Marychurch, Torquay, Devon TQ1 4PR

Abbey School, Torquay TQ1

10 reasons to choose Abbey School

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Abbey School has a Schoolsmith Score® of 76. It is one of the best independent prep schools in Torquay and one of the 6 best primary schools for 7 miles.

School fundamentals

Abbey School is an independent prep day school for boys and girls (40%/60%) between the ages of 3 months and 11 years. The school has a non-selective admissions policy. It is a standalone prep school, not tied to any one senior school. Abbey School fees range from £3,650 (Rec) to £4,550 per term (2023/24).

Average class size

Abbey School has one class per year and an average class size of 7 pupils.

Leavers' destinations

Destinations for Abbey School leavers are a local selective independent or maintained school. A four-year average for attainment in Year 6 SATS puts Abbey School in the top 10.0% of all prep and primary schools in England. Results vary from the top 2.4% in 2018 to the top 30.0% in 2017.

The Abbey School curriculum

School curriculum is based on the National Curriculum and also includes PSHE. There is some cross-curricular skill development in the ‘creative’ curriculum. The school offers each child a handful of extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.

More on the curriculum

There are regular educational trips for all year groups, visiting speakers and a residential trip in Year 6.

Specialist teaching

Specialist teachers for drama, music and languages throughout.

Sport at Abbey School

School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3.

The Arts at Abbey School

Art and music are taught as discrete curricular subjects to all pupils. Drama is part of the creative and co-curriculum. Choir and one or two instrument ensembles. There may be an occasional extra-curricular performing arts or arts & crafts club.

Wraparound care

Wraparound care from 8.00am to 5.30pm.

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).

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