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Our Lady's Abingdon School

Independent school · Abingdon-on-Thames, OX14 3PS
  • All through
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 7-18
  • From £15,450 pa
  • 356 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
356 ·
Religion
RC
Fees
£15,450 - £23,040 pa
Local authority
Oxfordshire County Council
Area guides

Headteacher

Head

Sonia Machen

Entrance

Open days
September, November, April

Exit

We do not have destination information for pupils leaving this school. To find out where pupils go on to, you can contact the school.

Latest results

A level - Average points score (2024)

School
36.62
LA avg.
32.67
Eng. avg.
34.45
Data highlight

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
16:1
Pupil to teacher ratio
13
Average class sizes

Learning support & SEN

0.8 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
19.9 %
Students with SEN support

Mobile phone policy

A clear mobile phone policy is a really important part of modern schooling. This school has provided us with their policy.

Mobile phone policy

Provided by the school and not part of our review

Students below sixth form should not be using mobile phones within the school buildings and grounds unless permission has been given by a member of staff. Staff may confiscate phones and be kept securely in the school office until the end of the day. Sixth formers may use their mobile phones, but only in their common room or study areas.

Updated Oct 2025

Pupils

356
Number of pupils

Money matters

Fee information
£15,450 - £23,040 pa

Inspection reports

What the school says

Our Lady's Abingdon (OLA) is a Catholic, independent co-educational day school which welcomes boys and girls aged 7-18 of all faiths and none. Our lower school, senior school and sixth form (OLA 6th) are located on a single site with adjacent sports playing field, within easy walking distance of Abingdon town centre. School philosophy: Each child who joins us embarks on an educational journey and are provided for in accordance with their needs and encouraged by our ethos summed up in our school motto, ‘Whatever you do, do it well’ and 'To each according to their need’.

Contact the school

Address

Radley Road
Abingdon-on-Thames
Oxfordshire
OX14 3PS
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Telephone: 01235 524658

Email: admissions@ola.org.uk

Website: https://www.ola.org.uk

Local authority: Oxfordshire County Council

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School data & information Our Lady's Abingdon School Radley Road, Abingdon-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, OX14 3PS
356 Pupil numbers
194/163  Pupil numbers boy/girls split
13 Average class sizes
16:1 Pupil to teacher ratio

Mobile phone policy

Provided by the school and not part of our review

Students below sixth form should not be using mobile phones within the school buildings and grounds unless permission has been given by a member of staff. Staff may confiscate phones and be kept securely in the school office until the end of the day. Sixth formers may use their mobile phones, but only in their common room or study areas.

Updated Oct 2025

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GCSE-level results data is not reliably reported on for independent schools. We have chosen to show only the results achieved in individual subjects. Find out more

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 7 7
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 58 7
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 34 8
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 5
Latin GCSE (9-1) Full Course 8 6
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 27 7
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 7 8
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 11 5
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 20 7
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 7
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 21 6
Chinese GCSE (9-1) Full Course 6 9
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 34 8
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 34 8
Art & Design (Textiles) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 7 6
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 6

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
18.2%
LA avg.
15.1%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
36.62
LA avg.
32.67
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Psychology GCE A level 9 C
Mathematics GCE A level 10 A
English Literature GCE A level 6 A
Economics GCE A level 9 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 8 C

Entry and exit data

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SEN overview

Our Lady's Abingdon School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

SEN statement

Provided by the school and not part of our review

OLA has a reputation of being a caring and nurturing school that results in creating a harmonious environment giving all pupils the opportunity to thrive. Inspired by the words of our foundress, Catherine McAuley, “To each according to their needs”, we encourage a respect for every individual, regardless of background, beliefs or ability. Pupils report that “teachers know them well and that they create a safe space within the classroom – this allows them to feel able to express themselves comfortably, bounce back from setbacks and be their true selves”.

Updated Oct 2024
0.8 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
19.9 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills Yes
HI - Hearing Impairment
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs Yes
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting Yes
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired
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