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Battle Abbey School |
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| Type Co-Educational Student Numbers Approximately 250; 45% boys, 55% girls Age Range 8 - 18 years Location |
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On the Sussex coast in the south of England approximately 2 hours by
road from London and 3 hours from Bournemouth.
Nearest town: Battle
Nearest railway station: Hastings (3minutes from the school)
Local airport: London Gatwick (50 minutes from the school)
The School
Battle Abbey was built by Duke William of Normandy to celebrate his victory in the battle of Hastings in 1066. The School was founded in 1912 in a nearby town, and moved to the Abbey in 1922. Although in the centre of town, Battle Abbey stands in 21 hectares of parkland containing the school's playing fields and a large, all-weather, artificial-grass playing surface. Pupils have use of the indoor swimming pool at the nearby prep school. Battle Abbey is a truly historic building with a lot of original features such as wood panelling and original fireplaces, but also has a number of well-equipped specialist rooms including 5 science laboratories, art & technology areas and a computer room.
Academic Profile
| Years 7 - 9 | English, Maths, Science, Religious Studies, History, Geography, French, German, Art, Craft, Design & Technology, Music, Games & Physical Education, Computer Studies & Keyboard Skills |
| Years 10 - 11 | GCSE subjects: English Language, English Literature, Maths, French, Double Science; plus a choice of 2 or 3 from History, Geography, German, Computer Studies, Nutrition, Music, Design and Art. |
| VIth Form | Up to 4 "A" level subjects from English, Maths, French, German, History, Geography, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Art, History of Art. If timetables permit some one-year classes may also be taken in, for example, Computer Studies, Typing, First Aid.Students also follow a General Studies course and a balanced programme of Physical Education and Cultural Visits |
Special Features
Accommodation
Boarding houses contain dormitories for up to 5 children each, many with original historic features (stone doorways etc.) and views over the surrounding parkland. VIth formers have single study bedrooms and their own common room.
Fees and Extras
Registration fee - £50
| Fees | Years 3 - 6 | Years 7 - 8 | Years 9 - 13 |
| School fee per term | £5,075 | £5,800 | £6,300 |
| School fee per year | £15,225 | £17,400 | £18,900 |
| Security deposit | £5,075 | £5,800 | £6,300 |
Deposit for extras - £2000
School uniform - £300
Personal Accident insurance - included
Belongings insurance - none
Fees protection insurance - 1.75%
Extra English per hour - £24.30
Bedding to provide: duvet, 2 covers, 3 bath towels
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