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Battle Abbey School

Co-ed

Foy est tout

(Faith is all)

Interdenominational
Pre-Nursery - Year 13 (Upper Sixth) (Ages 2-18)
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Battle Abbey School is an independent coeducational day and boarding school for pupils aged three months to 18 years, situated in Battle and Bexhill, East Sussex. The Senior School occupies the historic site of the 1066 Battle of Hastings, utilising the 13th-century Abbot’s House and surrounding grounds. The school claims to foster an ethos of kindness, compassion, and mutual respect, prioritising individual pastoral care. Facilities include a dedicated Sixth Form centre and a preparatory department in Bexhill featuring extensive gardens and a 25-metre indoor swimming pool.

Selectivity:
Non-selective
Boarding:
Flexi Boarding
Full Boarding
Weekly Boarding

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Last updated on 27 February 2026 (not all data elements were necessarily updated on this date)

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Fees (Day Pupils)

Vs. National Average

-21.4%

Battle Abbey School's fees are 21.4% lower than the national average.

Vs. County Average

-14.2%

Battle Abbey School's fees are 14.2% lower than the county average.

Based on 14 schools in East Sussex and 259 nationally.

Note: based on core termly fees including mandatory lunch and learning materials charges but excluding any discounts or other additional charges for extra-curriculars, registration, etc. Please check the schools' official websites for full fees and charges.

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Details

Founded:1912
Gender Mix:Co-ed (Approx. 53%/47% Boy/Girl)
Boarder Mix:Approx. 8.3% of pupils are boarders
School Size: Approx. 472 pupils
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Registered Charity No.:306998
Registered Company No.:00779605
Qualifications/Certifications Offered:
GCSE
A Level
Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
BTEC
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
LAMDA
Scholarships:
Computing
Technology
Science
Music
Academic
Performing arts
All-Rounder
Art
Choral
Drama
Sport
Bursaries offered: Yes
Means-tested bursaries are provided based on financial necessity. An independent third party evaluates family finances to determine eligibility for partial or full fee remission.
Sports Facilities:
Tennis Court
Table Tennis
Rounders
Badminton Court
Swimming Pool (Indoor)
Playing Fields
Rugby Pitch
Climbing Wall
Equestrian facilities
Hockey Pitch
Cricket Grounds
Netball Courts
Astroturf Pitch
Sports Hall
Football Pitch
Other Facilities:
Student Kitchen
Drama Studio
Photography Studio
Theatre
Pupil Café
Textiles Studio
Dance Studio
Music Studio
Library
Access to sea/beach

Contact Information

Address

Battle Abbey School, High Street, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0AD

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General Enquiries

01424 772385

Admissions

01424 772385