Lower School
Education at Our Lady’s Abingdon begins at Key Stage 2 which is a natural point in a child’s development for parents to consider the type of junior education needed to prepare your child for Senior School.
By starting at Lower School, pupils will experience a stress-free transition to our Senior School and Sixth Form (OLA 6th) with no entrance examination required.
At Our Lady’s Abingdon, we aim to guide children as they become more independent and knowledgeable about their world. Our school offers co-educational learning and is open to pupils of all religions and backgrounds.
Delve deeper into our Lower School and what to expect from an independent education.
Curriculum
We believe the key to an exceptional lower school curriculum is to make learning exciting. Our passionate teachers strive to ensure every pupil takes responsibility for their learning and develops the independence they need to succeed. We carefully monitor progress throughout the year and keep parents updated with termly reports and parents’ evenings.
School Day
Pupils at our lower school can look forward to days filled with learning, fun and friends. Drop-off begins at 8:00am, and the school day officially starts at 8.30am. Children then spend 5 1-hour lessons developing new skills and collaborating with their peers. Each pupil is served a fresh-cooked meal and has the opportunity to participate in extra-curricular clubs that run from 1:15 to 2:00pm.
Academic Trips and Residentials
OLA is more than just an average day school. We’re proud to provide unique experiences to our pupils, from exciting academic trips to informative Experience Days. Your child will love participating in the following:
Each year, children attend a range of trips to support their Key Stage 2 education. While trips vary from term to term, here are some of the places we’ve visited in the past:
- Ashmolean Museum—This Oxford museum showcases some of the most astounding art and archaeological finds the world has to offer. Our pupils love discovering everything from Egyptian mummies to renowned artworks!
- Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens—The Cotswold Wildlife Park is the perfect place for children to observe some of the Earth’s most majestic animals. Pupils might see giraffes, camels, zebras, lemurs, meerkats, and so much more.
- The Sea City Museum—Southampton. Where the children are able to learn all about the history of the Titanic, dress up as crew and passengers and take part in hands on activities. Wales—Our Year 6 school pupils can look forward to a five-day residential trip to Wales. This trip is a celebration of all the skills they’ve learned so far at OLA!
Join Us at an Open Morning
Are you interested in seeing OLA for yourself? Our co-educational school holds several Open Mornings throughout the spring and autumn. During these mornings, you’ll be able to speak with teachers and current pupils to learn more about why they love Our Lady’s Abingdon. Simply complete an online pre-event registration form to attend!
Reach Out With Questions
If you have questions about our independent school in Oxfordshire, don’t hesitate to reach out. We love introducing prospective pupils and their families to the benefits of an independent education. Contact admissions today to ask your questions and begin the enrolment process.
