30 Christchurch Road, Reading, Berkshire RG2 7AR
10 simple reasons to choose The Abbey School, Junior School
Independent prep school and nursery in Reading.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Girls' school.
Day school.
Religious character; Church of England.
Academically selective intake.
Large school with an average of three classes per year.
Junior division of The Abbey School Reading, an all-through school to age 18.
Fees range from £4,275 (Rec) to £5,195 per term (2020/21).
10 better reasons to choose The Abbey School, Junior School
Schoolsmith Score®; 82.
One of the best independent prep schools in Reading and one of the 3 best primary schools for 1 mile.
On average, 18.4 pupils per class and 12.8 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
The school gears itself towards success at 11+ within a selective Education Authority catchment. Most pupils go on to the senior school, which ranks among the top 5% of UK schools for academic achievement.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are a small number of academic clubs.
Specialist teachers for sport and music throughout, and for languages and science from Year 3.
Comprehensive programme of visitors, day trips and residential trips (cultural, field and adventure). School also has an accredited Gifted & Talented programme.
School offers over 10 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete curricular subjects to all pupils. The majority of pupils learn a musical instrument (from Year 3). 4 choirs, orchestra and 8 instrument ensembles. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
As the junior school to The Abbey School Reading, pupils can expect access to specialised teaching and facilities, as well as eventual progression to the senior school.
Find another school near The Abbey School, Junior School
Independent Prep Schools
Trinity Christian School (0.1 miles); St Joseph's College, Prep School (1.1 miles); St Edward's Prep, Reading (1.9 miles).
State Primary Schools
Aldryngton Primary School (1.8 miles); Caversham Primary School (2.4 miles); St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School (2.5 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Leighton Park School (0.8 miles); The Abbey School Reading (0.9 miles); St Joseph's College, Reading (1.1 miles).
State Senior Schools
Reading Girls' School (0.5 miles); Reading School (0.6 miles); Kendrick School (0.7 miles).