This IAPS school is set in its own beautiful grounds of 30 acres in the middle of the town. Apart from the fine old Abbey building it has an unusually well-planned and high quality classroom and changing room block. A major development was opened in September 1989 providing extra facilities, including a multi-purpose hall and classrooms. The playing fields, which include an all-weather surface games area, are extensive and enable most of the usual games to be played. Some Senior School facilities are available to Abbey pupils. In addition to the normal class music lessons, there are several visiting music teachers.
The timetable is weighed towards English, Maths and Science, with a strong emphasis in teaching the basics thoroughly with a blend of traditional and modern approaches. Pupils work in a happy and constructive atmosphere, in which each child is helped and encouraged to reach his or her own potential.
The relationship between staff and pupils is a friendly and positive one. The annual Field Week provides opportunities for local visits to a variety of sites, and also camps, continental trips and cultural exchanges.
The Pre Prep Department of the Abbey was moved in January, 1993, to new adapted premises at Queen's House, some minutes walk from the Abbey. Here the pupils enjoy spacious teaching accommodation and facilities commensurate with their age range. There is a Head of the Pre Prep Department but the department is under the general supervision of the Master of the Abbey.
QUEEN'S HOUSE, the Pre-Prep Department is an integral part of the Abbey which is the Preparatory School for Woodbridge School.
