Wycombe Abbey

Wycombe Abbey is an exceptional place; it operates as a modern full boarding school for 640 girls and we are committed to the development of each one. Built on the firm foundation of more than 120 years of educating young women, our vision is to provide a world-class education. We are excited about encouraging curiosity, bold ideas, innovation, leadership and delight in learning – inside and outside the classroom.

Superb academic outcomes are the hallmark of a Wycombe Abbey education and girls regularly secure places at the most prestigious universities globally. However, we understand the importance of looking beyond the narrow confines of excellent examination results to define success. Our rich co-curricular programme includes an array of activities and opportunities, ensuring that every girl develops her passions and explores new possibilities. These experiences, in turn, help to build the skills, discipline and character that will support her future life.

Ultimately, schools are about people and at the heart of Wycombe Abbey’s success is our total commitment to pastoral care through boarding. The values of mutual respect, encouragement and trust underpin everything we do; in this happy and close-knit community everyone is known as an individual, friendships flourish and girls enjoy each other’s company, all within the wonderful surroundings of 170 acres of magnificent parkland.

Wycombe Abbey enables girls to open their minds and to develop their personal passions. The learning environment is supportive, yet challenging, with a sense that pupils and their teachers are on an educational journey together. We pride ourselves on the outstanding teaching provided by our specialists who communicate a genuine love of their subject and serve to inspire the girls they teach.

We believe that education should not simply be about delivering a curriculum and examination syllabus, but that real learning stems from stimulating intellectual curiosity and nurturing a love for the subjects being taught, which will stay with our girls throughout their lives.

Our Vision
Wycombe Abbey has been at the forefront of girls’ education for the last 120 years. Our aim is to maintain that position in today’s hyper-competitive world.

Academic Excellence
The hallmark of a Wycombe Abbey education

Our reputation for academic excellence is established beyond the curriculum and by a love of learning for its own sake. To ensure that future generations of Wycombe Abbey girls are prepared for the challenges ahead, we strive to foster in our girls a culture of independent learning and a curiosity of the world in its many facets.

A Rich Culture
A wonderful world where all girls flourish

Happy people are successful people and at Wycombe Abbey every girl is empowered to make the most of her abilities.

Our diverse co-curricular programme aims to imbue in every girl the skills required to succeed, including creativity, emotional intelligence, teamwork and leadership.

Academic aspirations are not the only important thing in life. We realise that girls need balance and opportunities to relax. We offer a wide range of recreational activities on our site, including dance, fencing and even bee-keeping, so that girls’ leisure time is fun and they have the freedom to relax and spend time with friends.

Advancing the School’s Legacy
Investing for the future

Over the next decade, we are investing in new, world-class facilities that will transform our 170 acres of magnificent grounds for the benefit of every pupil at Wycombe Abbey.

The next ten years will see the renewal of all our boarding accommodation, the refurbishment of the main Abbey Building and a new Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) centre. This process began with the building of two superb new boarding houses which opened in September 2017.

Wycombe 2020 states its vision and aims are for Wycombe Abbey to continue to be at the forefront of girls’ boarding education in the world through –

• The pursuit of academic excellence,
• The development of each individual’s talents in creative, physical and social skills, and
• The encouragement of faith in God and service to other people,
• All in a happy, fulfilling and caring community.