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Wycombe Abbey

A leading UK girls' boarding school in Buckinghamshire

Why this school

What makes Wycombe Abbey distinctive

01

2025 A level results: 41% of entries graded A*, 76.2% graded A* or A.

02

The school runs its own boathouse on the Thames, supporting a competitive rowing programme.

03

Eleven boarding houses, each led by a dedicated housemistress, structure daily pastoral life.

Accredited by
  • ISI

About Wycombe Abbey

Wycombe Abbey is one of the most academically selective girls’ boarding schools in the United Kingdom. Dame Frances Dove founded it in 1896, and the school sits on a 170-acre parkland campus in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, roughly 30 minutes from central London. It accepts girls aged 11 to 18 and has around 650 pupils. ISI (Independent Schools Inspectorate) inspected and consistently placed at the top of independent school rankings, Wycombe Abbey draws students from across the UK and internationally — a genuinely global community operating from a distinctly English country setting.

Academic Life

Girls study towards GCSEs in the lower and middle school before progressing to A levels in the sixth form. The school’s 2025 A level results place it firmly among the strongest academic performers in the country: 41% of all A level entries were graded A*, and 76.2% were graded A* or A. University destinations include Oxford, Cambridge, and leading American universities.

The curriculum covers the standard range of academic subjects with particular depth in the sciences and humanities. Small class sizes and a full-boarding structure mean academic work and structured study time are woven into the daily routine rather than treated as an add-on.

Sixth form

The sixth form offers A level combinations across arts, sciences, and social sciences. Pupils typically apply to highly competitive UK and overseas universities. The school has a strong track record of supporting those applications through dedicated academic mentoring.

A-Level results

2025: 41% of A Level entries graded A*; 76.2% A*/A. Pupils secured places at top UK and overseas universities.

Boarding & Pastoral Life

Wycombe Abbey is a full-boarding school: all pupils live on site, day-place arrangements aside. Eleven boarding houses each have a housemistress who oversees pastoral welfare. This house structure shapes daily life directly — meals, social time, and weekend activities all revolve around the house community.

Day places are available, with day fees at £46,800 per year (2025/26) compared to full boarding at £58,572 per year (2025/26). Boarding fees are charged termly at £20,500. An international deposit of £17,000 is required for overseas pupils in addition to the standard acceptance deposit of £3,500.

Weekends are structured rather than unscheduled, with a programme of sport, cultural visits, and house activities keeping pupils engaged across the full seven-day week.

Beyond the Classroom

Lacrosse has a particularly strong tradition at Wycombe Abbey, with the school holding a national reputation in the sport. Rowing is another signature activity: the school has its own boathouse on the Thames. Over 50 clubs and societies operate across the school, covering STEM and robotics, drama, choral singing, and various music ensembles. Pupils have performed both nationally and internationally through the music and drama programmes. Leadership and service sit alongside these activities as a structured part of school life, not optional extras.

Campus & Setting

The campus covers 170 acres and includes a lake, extensive sports grounds, and a mix of historic and purpose-built academic facilities. High Wycombe is a market town in Buckinghamshire, set within the Chiltern Hills. The site is large enough to feel genuinely self-contained while remaining close to London, which matters for school trips and for international families travelling through Heathrow.

Getting There

London Heathrow Airport is approximately 30 miles from the school, typically 35 to 50 minutes by road depending on traffic. London Paddington connects to High Wycombe by direct rail in around 25 minutes. For families arriving from Europe or further afield, Heathrow is the most practical entry point.

Fees

Annual tuition

£61,500 per year · full boarding

Other tier breakdowns shown below.

Stage Year groups Type Audience Fee / year
Full boarding £61,500
Day £46,800

Additional fees

Deposit

£3,500

Registration

£420

Available Programmes

  • GCSE
  • A-Level

Getting there

London Heathrow Airport, approximately 30 miles (35–50 min by road)

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    1.9. Appendix to the Agreement is an integral part of the Agreement and may contain the scope of Services, pricing, delivery procedure and other terms. Appendices may be published on the website or sent to the Customer by email.

    2. Subject of the Agreement

    2.1. The Service Provider undertakes to provide the Services, and the Customer undertakes to accept and pay for them.
    2.2. The scope of Services, delivery procedure and other terms may be specified in Appendices and/or separate written offers sent by the Service Provider.
    2.3. Communications sent by the Service Provider to the Customer may include terms for Services different from those stated in Appendices.
    2.4. The Parties will use the Customer’s email and phone number specified in the offer for communication.

    3. Fees and Payment

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    • Revolut or PayPal transfer to the account specified by the Service Provider.

    3.3. Payment may be made in GBP, USD or EUR. If paid in a currency other than GBP, the amount may be recalculated at the Service Provider’s internal exchange rate valid on the payment date, subject to prior agreement with the Customer.
    3.4. The Customer’s payment obligation is deemed fulfilled when funds are credited to the Service Provider’s account or online payment is confirmed.
    3.5. Services are deemed provided in full once the Customer receives documents confirming performance of the agreed obligations (e.g., enrolment letter, programme booking, report).

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    4.1. The Service Provider shall:
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    4.1.2. Keep confidential information and personal data provided by the Customer confidential, except where required by applicable law or necessary to perform the Agreement (e.g., sharing with educational institutions).
    4.1.3. Ensure the technical and organisational capability to provide the Services.
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    4.2. The Service Provider may:
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    4.2.3. Request documents and information necessary for providing the Services.
    4.2.4. Suspend Services or refuse performance in case of breach by the Customer or the Student.
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    5. Liability

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    Legal nameAcademic Acceleration Group LTD
    Trading asEDVISION Group
    Company number16714351
    Registered address20 Wenlock Road, London, England, N1 7GU, United Kingdom
    Emailinfo@edvision-group.com
    Phone+44 7520 603085

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