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The Abbey School Reading
Independent school · Reading
| Address | 17 Kendrick Road, Reading, RG1 5DZ |
|---|---|
| Ages | 3–19 |
| Pupils | 807 |
| Gender | Girls |
| Boarding | No boarders |
| Religious character | Christian |
| Phone | 01189872256 |
| Website | https://www.theabbey.co.uk |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Mon 7 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Tue 3 Nov 2026 | Fri 11 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Tue 5 Jan 2027 | Thu 11 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Fri 19 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Tue 13 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Fri 9 Jul 2027 |
INSET days: Wed 2 Sep 2026, Thu 3 Sep 2026, Fri 4 Sep 2026, Mon 2 Nov 2026, Mon 4 Jan 2027, Mon 12 Apr 2027
Half-term periods derived from half-term holiday dates: first half ends the last weekday before the holiday, second half restarts the first weekday after it. Autumn half term Mon 19 Oct - Mon 2 Nov inclusive (2 Nov is INSET and Senior School entrance day). Spring half term Fri 12 - Fri 19 Feb. Terms end 12 noon. Fri 4 Sep 2026 also new UIII & LVI induction day. Bank holiday Mon 3 May 2027.
2027-28
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Mon 6 Sep 2027 | Fri 15 Oct 2027 |
| Autumn 2 | Tue 2 Nov 2027 | Fri 10 Dec 2027 |
| Spring 1 | Wed 5 Jan 2028 | Wed 9 Feb 2028 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 21 Feb 2028 | Fri 31 Mar 2028 |
| Summer 1 | Tue 25 Apr 2028 | Mon 29 May 2028 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 5 Jun 2028 | Fri 7 Jul 2028 |
INSET days: Wed 1 Sep 2027, Thu 2 Sep 2027, Fri 3 Sep 2027, Mon 1 Nov 2027, Tue 4 Jan 2028, Mon 24 Apr 2028
Half-term periods derived from half-term holiday dates: first half ends the last weekday before the holiday, second half restarts the first weekday after it. Autumn half term Mon 18 Oct - Mon 1 Nov inclusive (1 Nov is INSET and entrance day). Spring half term Thu 10 - Fri 18 Feb 2028. Summer half term given as Tue 30 May - Fri 2 Jun 2028, so Summer 1 is taken to end Mon 29 May (not confirmed in the text). Terms end 12 noon. Bank holiday Mon 1 May 2028.
Fees
Fees per term (including VAT).
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Nursery (age 3+ years), includes lunch, VAT exempt | £2,650.00 |
| Nursery 16 weeks holiday provision (per annum) | £4,000.00 |
| Reception (age 4+ years) | £5,435.00 |
| Lower Preparatory (Year 1) | £6,290.00 |
| Upper Preparatory (Year 2) | £6,755.00 |
| Lower I - Lower III (Years 3 to 6) | £7,280.00 |
| Upper III - Lower IV (Years 7 to 8) | £8,775.00 |
| Lower IV - Upper VI (Years 9 to 13) | £9,050.00 |
| Compulsory lunch (Reception to Year 13) | £395.00 |
| Digital device fee (Years 7-10) | £190.00 |
Registration fee: £120.00
Deposit: £1,000.00
Academic year not stated in the captured text. Fees inclusive of VAT (Nursery VAT exempt). Registration fee £120 VAT inclusive (£300 international) and refundable £1,000 deposit are from the joining page. Bursaries (means-tested) for Senior School only; applications by Friday 30 October.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Entry points: Year 7, Year 12
Talk to admissions, enquire, visit, then register with a £120 fee (£300 international). All candidates have a meeting or interview and assessments in Maths, English and Reasoning (informal in younger years, formal at Year 7). Year 12 applicants sit a General Academic paper and two subject exams or interviews. Places are secured with a refundable £1,000 deposit.
- Interview / meeting
- Maths, English and Reasoning assessments
- Year 12: 45-minute General Academic paper and two 30-minute subject exams or interviews
Registration deadline: Friday 23 October (Year 7); Tuesday 10 November (Year 12), for September 2027 entry
Open events: Year 7 Taster Day (September 2027 entry) Wednesday 17 June, Year 12 Taster Day (September 2027 entry) Monday 15 June
Offers scholarships and bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
School details from the Department for Education's register (Open Government Licence). Term dates from the school's own published calendar; always confirm with the school.