

Making an informed decision
Beginning your Journey
You are assured a very warm welcome from the Admissions team at Wycombe Abbey.
Our entry points are at age 11, 13 and 16 and we offer bursaries and scholarships at each of these stages. We are looking for potential rather than prior attainment and welcome girls whatever their background and education. We want bright, motivated, engaged girls with an enthusiasm for boarding – girls who will enjoy contributing to all areas of School life. We also offer a limited number of day places each year for candidates living within a 15 mile radius of the School.
We understand the importance of choosing the right school. Our Admissions Team are here to answer your questions and guide you throughout this process.
We hope you enjoy browsing our website and if you have any further questions our Director of Admissions, Mrs Catriona Sutherland-Hawes and the Admissions Team are ready to help. They can be reached on (+44) (0) 1494 897008 or by emailing admissions@wycombeabbey.com.
Entry Points
Enter your child’s date of birth below to find out when she can join Wycombe Abbey. The age checker will give you a personalised timeline and an overview of our Admissions process.
Your child may enter at any of the following entry points
Unfortunately your child is not eligible to apply


Visit, meet and discover
Visit Us
Visiting Wycombe Abbey will give you a sense of our culture, community and environment. You are welcome to visit us in-person or online at an Open Day or Coffee Morning. Once registered, prospective parents and pupils are invited for an individual tour and meeting with the Headmistress. Through these events you will have the opportunity to gain a flavour of our academic, pastoral and co-curricular provision, and discover what stimulates and inspires life and work at Wycombe Abbey.
Open Mornings 2022
We hold two Open Mornings a year:
- September – onsite
- May – virtual
Our next virtual Open Morning is on 7 May 2022. Booking has now closed for this event but if you are interested in attending please email the Admissions directly on admissions@wycombeabbey.com.
Our next onsite Open Morning is on 17 September 2022. Booking is now open for those applying for 2023 and 2024 entry only.
Coffee Mornings 2022
We hold coffee mornings each term, two onsite and one virtual for approximately 30 families. There will be an informal meeting with the Headmistress, senior staff and Admissions staff, and a tour with pupils or staff.
Coffee Mornings in the Summer Term 2022 are now fully booked.
Dates for our Autumn Term Coffee Mornings will be released shortly. Those applying for 2023 or 2024 entry are encouraged to attend our Open Morning on 17 September 2022.
EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST IN ATTENDING A Coffee Morning
Registered families are welcome to contact the Admissions Team by emailing admissions@wycombeabbey.com to organise an individual visit.
In the meantime, please do take a look around Wycombe Abbey using our 360 Virtual Tour.


Taking the next steps
How to Apply
To be considered for a place at Wycombe Abbey, you will need to register your daughter by completing the online registration form (see link below).
The registration deadline for 11+ and 13+ is 1 June in the calendar year prior to entry. Registrations for 2022 entry are now closed.
Applicants are required to pay a non-refundable registration fee of £250.
For 16+ entry the registration deadline is 1 June in the calendar year prior to entry. No registration fee is required at this stage.
If you have any questions our Admissions Team are on hand and ready to help. They can be reached on (+44) (0) 1494 897008 or by emailing admissions@wycombeabbey.com.
REGISTER FOR 11+ REGISTER FOR 13+ REGISTER FOR 16+
Please note: 2022 registration is now closed.


Potential and suitability
Assessments
Our Assessment process is designed to be as straightforward as possible for the girls, and to allow us to find out as much as we can about each girl using our own bespoke materials, assessing their academic potential and suitability whilst giving them a taste of life at Wycombe Abbey.
Wycombe Abbey offers a genuinely holistic education and we are committed to identifying girls who will be able to thrive in this environment.
If you have any questions our Admissions team are on hand and ready to help. They can be reached on (+44) (0) 1494 897008 or by emailing admissions@wycombeabbey.com.
Fees
Fees cover the many costs associated with running the School and include tuition, board, lodging, laundry, personal accident insurance, some educational materials and educational visits, and the cost of the weekend activities programme. Individual tuition is charged as an extra.


Investing in talent
Bursaries
Wycombe Abbey aims to be as accessible as possible to girls whose parents could not otherwise afford to meet the full cost of fees by offering means-tested Bursaries.
Our Bursary application forms are available from the Admissions Team, and must be completed and returned to the Director of Admissions no later than 1 September in the calendar year preceding entry.
If you would like to find out more about bursaries, please call the Director of Admissions, Mrs Catriona Sutherland-Hawes on (+44) (0) 1494 897008. When applying for a place at Wycombe Abbey, a registration fee of £250 is normally payable. If you are applying for a full bursary and the registration fee presents a difficulty Mrs Sutherland-Hawes will be happy to discuss this with you.


Recognising excellence and achievement
Scholarships
Wycombe Abbey Scholarships and Exhibition Awards carry considerable prestige both inside and outside of the School but are of limited financial value. They are awarded in recognition of excellence, achievement and potential in academia and the arts.
Music Scholarship forms available on request.

