Angela Beattie

The Abbey School, Reading

The Abbey School is a vibrant independent day school for 1,000+ girls aged 3 - 18. It is situated in the heart of Reading, with neighbouring locations for the Senior, Junior & Nursery Schools'. The Abbey outlook is internationally minded and collaborative, as it prepares students to live with confidence, purpose and joy. The Abbey Junior School offers a unique approach to learning based on "human intelligence", fostering a learning environment based on curiosity and discovery. The Abbey Senior School offers outstanding enrichment experiences to broaden each individual's talent and interests, and at sixth form offers the choice of A-levels or the International Baccalaureate (IB). The Abbey is ranked in the world's top ten of IB schools and amongst the top independent secondary schools in the latest Sunday Times School Guide. Full details of the school including its values, curriculum and results are on the website at www.theabbey.co..uk