Wycombe Abbey

About this Organisation

Wycombe Abbey is a world-class school. Founded in 1896 by pioneering Headmistress Dame Frances Dove, the School has been at the forefront of women’s education for over 120 years. We are committed to providing girls with the knowledge, skills and confidence to excel in the ever expanding global workplace. Set in magnificent grounds spanning more than 170 acres, our school has superb modern facilities, including a Sports Centre with a 25-metre indoor heated swimming pool, a dance studio, a fitness studio, a Courtyard Café and a Performing Arts Centre with a theatre and recital hall. Its teaching facilities are excellent. Of the 631 pupils, ranging from 11 to 18, 574 are full boarders and 189 are in the Sixth Form. The majority of our girls come from within a two-hour radius of London; other boarders travel from further afield nationally and internationally. More than 35 nationalities are represented within the School’s full boarding community.