The Unicorn School
School summary
Small by design, The Unicorn School in Abingdon educates around 130 pupils, with a mixed intake and no boarding. Founded in 1991 and inspected by the ISI, it operates on an intimate scale that allows close attention to each child. A striking feature is that more than a quarter of pupils are on SEN support, far above what most mainstream settings record, which signals a school built around individual learning needs. Families considering it should understand it as a specialist environment rather than a conventional large independent.
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Teaching & academics
Pupils work towards GCSEs, with entry available at age 11. The school's reported attainment figures sit well below national averages, which makes sense in the context of a roll where a high proportion of pupils receive additional learning support. For the right child, the emphasis here is on tailored progress within a small, supportive setting rather than headline league-table results.
Head teacher · Alison Woodworth-Sturla
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 1991
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 26.67%
- EHC plans
- 73.33%
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £25,965 - £27,495
Schools nearby
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The Manor Preparatory School
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MacIntyre Abingdon Partnership College
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Cothill
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Radley College
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A small, specialist independent where high levels of SEN support shape everything. Best suited to families seeking individual attention over scale or rankings.
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The Unicorn School 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.