Testimonials

At Abingdon House School, every element of a young person’s development has been thoughtfully considered; underpinned by contemporary and specialist research, and carried out by highly skilled and dedicated professionals. The impact of this comprehensive approach can be seen across classrooms where young people are valued for who they are, supported in what they need, and both championed and enabled to achieve their aspirations. 

Having made the journey for our eldest child from mainstream to specialist, I feel we have made the right decision. We have seen our child flourish and progress in so many ways. Abingdon House School Purley has 100% been the right decision for us. [...] We are seeing huge benefits in our child’s wellbeing and attainment.

Leaders across the school prioritise individualised learning by tailoring the curriculum to meet the diverse needs of pupils. By focusing on achievable goals and recognising each pupil’s strengths, leaders ensure that pupils experience meaningful progress and engagement.

This school has changed my life. I had to leave my last school because no-one understood me. I came to Abingdon and looking back, it’s the best school that I’ve ever been to and I’ve changed so much over these past three years.

“(my child) is the happiest I have seen him in a long time in a school setting. He hasn't stopped talking about Abingdon… everyday he remembers something new and explodes with happiness.”

I’ve come so far now, the teachers are really helpful, I’ve been doing really well with my work, I’ve made lots of friends and I really enjoy coming to school.

Abingdon House has greatly boosted my child’s confidence through its welcoming and inclusive environment. The dedicated teaching staff have made it possible for him to work towards his GCSEs, and we are truly grateful for their hard work and support.

Staff are trained in specific therapeutic approaches that meet the social, mental and learning needs of individual pupils very well. Parents are provided with support and guidance by both therapists and teaching staff on a frequent basis to ensure that consistent routines and therapy are embedded both at school and at home.

“Abingdon House has an extremely flexible approach to providing for the needs of individuals… The curriculum has been carefully considered and designed so that students are well prepared for their futures.

“A highly reputed, popular all-through school for children with specific learning difficulties including dyslexia, dyspraxia and ADD/ADHD. There is a very real emphasis on wellbeing here, plus masses of integrated therapy and plenty of extracurricular too – ensuring a properly well-rounded education and the best start in life to those who might otherwise struggle in mainstream school”.

I am grateful to AHS for giving my son confidence in his own abilities.