Open Mornings
Curious about what life is like at Our Lady's Abingdon? Come and experience it firsthand at one of our Open Mornings!
These special events are a fantastic opportunity for you to see our school in action. You’ll be welcomed by our friendly staff and get to meet our enthusiastic pupils, who are always eager to share their experiences. During your visit, you’ll have the chance to explore our beautiful campus, see our state-of-the-art facilities, and observe our vibrant classrooms.
Our Open Mornings are designed to give you a true feel of what makes OLA such a unique and nurturing environment for learning. Whether it's witnessing a dynamic lesson, chatting with our knowledgeable teachers, or simply soaking up the positive atmosphere, we believe you’ll leave with a clear sense of what our school has to offer.
To ensure everyone has a quality experience, we do require pre-event registration. It’s easy to secure your spot—just click the button below to find out when our next Open Morning is happening and register your attendance.
We can’t wait to welcome you to Our Lady's Abingdon and show you why we are so proud of our school community!
Experience Days & Taster Days
We know that choosing the right school for your child is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. That’s why Our Lady's Abingdon offers Experience Days and Taster Days to give children and parents a true feel of what a school day at OLA is all about.
Year 5 Experience Day
Held on a Saturday, this fun-filled day allows children to explore a variety of activities, meet our wonderful teachers, and make new friends. This event takes place once a year, in March, specifically for Year 5 children considering entry into Year 7 in our Senior School.
Senior and Lower School Taster Days
Held on a regular school day, children can immerse themselves in actual classes, engage with our teachers, and experience life as an OLA pupil. We offer Taster Days for children in Years 2 and 3 considering entry into Years 3 and 4, as well as for other year groups throughout the year.
OLA 6th Taster Day
Year 11 students can spend the day experiencing life at OLA 6th. Students will be fully immersed in school activities from 8:20am to 4:00pm, gaining a true sense of what OLA 6th has to offer. Both current OLA students and external students are welcome.
We believe these days will help you and your child make an informed and confident decision about joining the OLA family. We look forward to welcoming you!
Individual Meetings
If our Open Morning/Evening, dates/times are not convenient for you a private visit can be arranged.
In the Lower School visits include a guided tour of the school by Lower School Coordinator, and a follow-up meeting to address any queries or questions that may arise.
In the Senior School, an individual visit to the school involves a tour of the school with the Admissions Team and then some time spent with The Head, Mr Gibbons.
For OLA 6th, a visit includes a guided tour of the school with the Admissions Team and then some time spent with our Head of OLA 6th or our Head of OLA.
The tour and the subsequent meeting take approximately one hour.
Individual visits can normally be arranged any day during term time.
OPEN MORNING AND TASTER DAY DATES
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8 Mar 2025Year 5 Experience Day
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12 Mar 2025Open Morning
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30 Apr 2025Lower School Open Morning
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11 Jun 2025OLA 6th Open Evening
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30 Jun 2025Year 7 Transition Day
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27 Sep 2025Whole School Open Morning
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1 Oct 2025OLA 6th Subject Information Evening
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2 Oct 2025OLA 6th Taster Day
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19 Nov 2025Whole School Open Morning
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24 Nov 2025Year 7 Taster Day
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11 Mar 2026Open Morning
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14 Mar 2026Year 5 Experience Day
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