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At Abbot’s Hill, we develop the whole child. Pupils leave us prepared not only for academic success, but also equipped with the skills needed to become active, compassionate citizens who make significant and lasting contributions to others throughout their lives. We do this by providing an innovative, relevant and ambitious academic curriculum, and by offering a broad, challenging and aspirational co-curricular programme for all. This is the time to challenge yourself.  You have so many opportunities in front of you. All we ask is that you try as many of them as you can.  Whether you end up as a famous actor, a gold-winning Olympian, or just find a hobby for life, it all starts with the first time you try.

The extended school day includes a longer lunchtime break, and is structured to offer over 100 weekly clubs and activities before, during and after the core teaching hours.

You might fall in love with team sports like lacrosse or netball, you might discover a passion for performing on stage to bring a story to life, you might even find out that abseiling is your thing!  It could be music, art, or drama.  It could be individual sports that test you to your limit.  It could be taking trips around the world or camping out under the stars.  It could even be bringing your own passion to school and starting a club of your own.  It could be all these things and more.  ‘You’ll never know if you don’t try’, so they say – so let’s try new things together.

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award develops the qualities no classroom can teach alone — resilience, initiative, and the ability to work as part of a team. For Bronze and Silver awards, our pupils are supported every step of the way through a structured training programme. Achieving a DofE Award is a mark of real character, and one that Sixth Forms,  universities and employers recognise and admire.

Trips

Learning at Abbot’s Hill extends far beyond the classroom. From European language immersion trips and cultural visits to the ever popular Geography trip to Iceland, and a life-changing World Challenge expedition in Borneo, and a combined History and Performing Arts trip to New York, we offer our pupils a remarkable breadth of experience. These journeys broaden horizons, deepen understanding, and return pupils home with a perspective on the world — and on themselves — that no lesson alone can provide.

Trips to museums, galleries, film studios, local and national theatres and places of worship, as well as regular inter-school subject competitions feature each term.

External visitors often lead workshops for individual year groups and the whole School.

Our international trips programme includes the following:

  • Languages trips to the Opal Coast in northern France, Seville, Paris and Madrid
  • Ski Trip every two years
  • Chamber Choir Tour every two years
  • Netball Tour every two years
  • GCSE Drama & History Trip to New York

“Yes, we have pupils who go on to represent their counties and even their country, and we are enormously proud of them. But I am just as proud of the child who turns up to every practice, who pushes themselves a little further each week, and who discovers along the way that they are far more capable than they ever imagine.”

Molly Fielding, Director of Sport

Come and Visit Us

Come and visit us to get a taste of what Abbot's Hill can offer your child! We run Open Events throughout the year, and also welcome families into school throughout term time for private tours and meetings with the Head. Get in touch with our Admissions Team to book your chosen visit.
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Wishing our whole school community a happy and peaceful Easter Sunday.

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Wishing our whole school community a happy and peaceful Easter Sunday. #EasterSunday #SchoolCommunity #Choir #Reflection #AbbotsHillSchool

Our Clan Dance Competition was an incredible showcase of talent, teamwork, and dedication.

Our senior students have been working hard, practising and rehearsing to come together and deliver some amazing performances. The competition was tough, and every clan shone on stage, bringing energy, creativity, and spirit to their routines.

A huge congratulations to this year’s winners, Macneil.

Thank you as well to our Marketing Club for putting together such a fantastic reel and capturing the event so brilliantly.

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Our Clan Dance Competition was an incredible showcase of talent, teamwork, and dedication. Our senior students have been working hard, practising and rehearsing to come together and deliver some amazing performances. The competition was tough, and every clan shone on stage, bringing energy, creativity, and spirit to their routines. A huge congratulations to this year’s winners, Macneil. Thank you as well to our Marketing Club for putting together such a fantastic reel and capturing the event so brilliantly. #ClanDance #SchoolSpirit #Teamwork #StudentLife DanceCompetition

We were delighted to welcome local historian Richard Westwood to Abbot’s Hill School to speak with our Year 6 students about the rich history of our site.

The visit, kindly arranged by Mrs Kneller, gave the girls a fascinating insight into John Dickinson, who built Abbot’s Hill as a family home, and how it has evolved into the school we know today.

Students also enjoyed learning about our Observatory, which once housed a telescope, adding another layer to the school’s unique heritage.

The girls showed great curiosity throughout the talk, asking thoughtful questions and engaging enthusiastically with the stories shared. It was a wonderful opportunity to bring local history to life.

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We were delighted to welcome local historian Richard Westwood to Abbot’s Hill School to speak with our Year 6 students about the rich history of our site. The visit, kindly arranged by Mrs Kneller, gave the girls a fascinating insight into John Dickinson, who built Abbot’s Hill as a family home, and how it has evolved into the school we know today. Students also enjoyed learning about our Observatory, which once housed a telescope, adding another layer to the school’s unique heritage. The girls showed great curiosity throughout the talk, asking thoughtful questions and engaging enthusiastically with the stories shared. It was a wonderful opportunity to bring local history to life. #AbbotsHillSchool #SchoolHistory #LocalHistory #Heritage

As we wrap up the Spring Term, we just want to say a huge thank you to our incredible students, staff, and community for all the hard work, energy, and achievements over the past few months.

It is also time to say a fond farewell to some of our wonderful staff members. You will be truly missed, and we wish you all the very best in your next chapters.

To everyone in our school community, we hope you have a well deserved, restful, and enjoyable holiday. Good luck to our senior students heading off on their ski trip. Have an amazing time.

While the school may be quieter over the break, there will still be a dedicated team behind the scenes keeping everything running smoothly. Thank you to our support staff for all that you do.

Happy holidays, everyone. See you next term.

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As we wrap up the Spring Term, we just want to say a huge thank you to our incredible students, staff, and community for all the hard work, energy, and achievements over the past few months. It is also time to say a fond farewell to some of our wonderful staff members. You will be truly missed, and we wish you all the very best in your next chapters. To everyone in our school community, we hope you have a well deserved, restful, and enjoyable holiday. Good luck to our senior students heading off on their ski trip. Have an amazing time. While the school may be quieter over the break, there will still be a dedicated team behind the scenes keeping everything running smoothly. Thank you to our support staff for all that you do. Happy holidays, everyone. See you next term. #SpringTerm #SchoolLife #ThankYou #SchoolCommunity #AbbotsHillSchool

This year’s Head Girl Hustings saw a fantastic group of Year 10 students take to the stage, each sharing their own inspiring vision for leadership. Their speeches reflected the values at the heart of our community, confidence,
compassion, ambition and integrity, and a real commitment to making a positive difference.

The final decision will be announced tomorrow morning during Mark Reading, and we could not be prouder of every student who took part. Each candidate showed remarkable courage, authenticity and passion throughout the process.
A huge congratulations to all involved. We cannot wait to reveal our new Head Girl.

#StudentLeadership #HeadGirl2026 #SchoolCommunity #FutureLeaders #AbbotsHillSchool

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This year’s Head Girl Hustings saw a fantastic group of Year 10 students take to the stage, each sharing their own inspiring vision for leadership. Their speeches reflected the values at the heart of our community, confidence, compassion, ambition and integrity, and a real commitment to making a positive difference. The final decision will be announced tomorrow morning during Mark Reading, and we could not be prouder of every student who took part. Each candidate showed remarkable courage, authenticity and passion throughout the process. A huge congratulations to all involved. We cannot wait to reveal our new Head Girl. #StudentLeadership #HeadGirl2026 #SchoolCommunity #FutureLeaders #AbbotsHillSchool

The Easter Bunny paid a special visit to our school today.

Wind and hail showers could not stop the fun as everyone set off on an exciting Easter egg hunt. There was also a competition to see who could collect the most eggs, and the Macneil clan were victorious.

To finish the day, every child received a delicious chocolate egg.

A big thank you to AHSPA for helping keep the Easter Bunny well stocked with eggs. We are very grateful for your support.

#EasterFun #SchoolEvents #EggHunt #AbbotHillSchool #AHSPA

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The Easter Bunny paid a special visit to our school today. Wind and hail showers could not stop the fun as everyone set off on an exciting Easter egg hunt. There was also a competition to see who could collect the most eggs, and the Macneil clan were victorious. To finish the day, every child received a delicious chocolate egg. A big thank you to AHSPA for helping keep the Easter Bunny well stocked with eggs. We are very grateful for your support. #EasterFun #SchoolEvents #EggHunt #AbbotHillSchool #AHSPA
Come and Visit Us!

School in Action Morning

Tuesday 28th April 10.00am – 12.00pm

Come and visit Abbot’s Hill on a normal school day. Tour our fabulous site and facilities, drop in on lessons across the Schoo, and meet our staff and pupils to find out more about our award-winning school.

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