Abingdon School

Abingdon School is an independent day and boarding school for boys in Abingdon-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, England. It is the twentieth oldest independent British school.

For the Japanese rock band, see Abingdon Boys School.

Abingdon School
Address
Park Road

Abingdon-on-Thames
,
Oxfordshire
,
OX14 1DE

England
Coordinates51°40′23″N 1°17′17″W
Information
TypePrivate day and boarding school
MottoMisericordias domini in aeternum cantabo
("I will sing of the Lord's mercy forever")
Religious affiliation(s)Church of England
Established1100 (possible foundation)
1256 (earliest reference and endowment)
1563 (re-endowment)
FoundersBenedictine monks
Department for Education URN123312 Tables
HeadmasterMichael Windsor
GenderBoys
Age11 to 18
Houses10
Colour(s)Cerise and white    
PublicationAbingdon News (termly)
The Abingdonian (annual)
The Griffen (Alumni)
Former pupilsOld Abingdonians
Boat ClubAbingdon School Boat Club
Websitewww.abingdon.org.uk
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