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Our Lady's Abingdon

Abingdon, Oxfordshire · OX14 3PS

AAB+ A-level

9–7 GCSE

51.4%

Day fees

£17k

Inspection

Not yet inspected

School website

Our Lady's Abingdon is a Catholic independent day school in Oxfordshire serving pupils from age 7 to 18. The school combines academic rigour with Catholic values and pastoral care, drawing on its religious foundation to foster community and character development. With 387 pupils across the senior school, it offers a family-scale environment while maintaining competitive academic standards.

  • Strong Catholic ethos and values-based education
  • Well-balanced academic and co-curricular programme
  • Day-only accessibility in the Oxfordshire independent sector
  • Accessible location near Abingdon town centre

Who thrives here

Pupils from Catholic families seeking values-led education, or those who respond well to a pastoral, community-focused approach. Academic ability ranges across the spectrum, with strong support for learners at all levels.

Strengths at a glance

Exam results50th pctSports70th pctCo-curricular50th pctValue vs peers50th pctPastoral & wellbeingno data

Percentiles within UK independent + grammar schools we track.

At a glance

School typeIndependent Senior · Day
Number of pupils387
Age range7–18
GenderCo-educational
Day fees£16.5k/yr
AssociationsISC
Settingsuburban
LocationLocated in central Abingdon with good road access via the A34; rail connections to Oxford and London; local bus services serve school directly.
EthosCatholic

Contact & visit

Radley Road

Abingdon, Oxfordshire

OX14 3PS

www.ola.org.uk
01235524658
Mr Daniel Gibbons, Principal

Nearest stations

Abingdon12 min
Radley8 min

Frequently asked questions

What are the fees at Our Lady's Abingdon?

Day fees at Our Lady's Abingdon are approximately £16,500 per year (2024/25).

How do you get into Our Lady's Abingdon?

Our Lady's Abingdon admits pupils at 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by 11+ Selective Examination. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.

What are Our Lady's Abingdon's exam results?

At Our Lady's Abingdon, 51.4% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.

Is Our Lady's Abingdon a boarding school?

Our Lady's Abingdon is a day school in Abingdon and does not offer boarding.

What parents say

Frequently praised

Strong pastoral care and community feel in a day-school setting

Values-based education rooted in Catholic faith

Good breadth of co-curricular activity including sports and music

Accessible location in Abingdon with reasonable fees for independent sector

Common concerns

!Lack of recent Ofsted inspection limits external validation of current standards

!Smaller pupil body (387) may limit specialist facilities or sixth-form choice compared to larger independents

!Limited public information on academic outcomes and university destinations