We are an Independent coeducational day and boarding school for children aged three months to eighteen years based in Battle East Sussex with a reputation for excellent pastoral care.
100 YEARS OF EDUCATION 1,000 YEARS OF HISTORY
Battle Abbey School is an independent School in East Sussex which is extraordinarily special. A glimpse through its enchanting gatehouse tells you that you are not only in a historically significant setting, but also in a school that has an incomparable character and sense of community.
Battle Abbey’s ideal size, much lauded pastoral care, idyllic location, continuity of education from Nursery to Sixth Form, allied to its friendly and highly supportive working environment make for an inclusive and unique School.
“Leaders have an ambitious vision for how they want children to learn, and children benefit from meaningful experiences across the setting. Staff are skilled at developing relationships with the children that are sensitive and responsive. They build secure and caring bonds allowing them to effectively meet the needs of the children. For example, offering reassurance when it is needed. Children are emotionally secure and show great confidence and independence for their age”
– ISI Inspection 2025
OUR SCHOOL
We have over 400 pupils from Nursery to Sixth Form ranged over two sites in Battle and Bexhill in East Sussex. Start your journey in our inclusive school community where our values of Belonging, Aspiration and Service are reflected in everything we do.
OUR SCHOOL
Our Prep & Nursery are housed in spacious grounds in the coastal town of Bexhill. Pupils have on-site access to gardens and playing fields, as well as the well-equipped classrooms and spaces of the school building, with our impressive swimming facilities a short walk away. Pupils also benefit from regular activities such as Beach School, which take advantage of being so close to the seaside.
The Senior School sits at the heart of one of Europe’s most historic locations: the site of the 1066 Battle of Hastings. Surrounded by the battlefield itself and the ruins of the Abbey commissioned by William the Conqueror, the school makes use of the Abbot’s Hall and adjacent buildings. Contemporary learning in this most venerable and inspiring of settings. Just over the road, our Sixth Form is based at Martlet House, and the school uses St Mary’s Church for school assemblies, events, and concerts.
Our Boarding House, Leeford Lodge, home-from-home for up to 50 boarders (either full time, weekly or flexi) is nestled in the Sussex countryside near the village of Whatlington, a short drive from the Abbey.
PASTORAL CARE
At Battle Abbey School, we are committed to providing exceptional pastoral care for our students, recognising the profound impact it has on their overall well-being and academic success.
Our philosophy revolves around creating an environment where students feel cared for, heard, and accepted as unique individuals. The nurturing and inclusive atmosphere we foster at the Abbey forms a solid foundation for students to grow and thrive, both as learners and responsible citizens.
