The Abbey School

Russell Group

4.8%

of leavers

US Ivy

0

A-level A*–A

80%

Recalibrated

Oxbridge rate

2%

Russell Group rate

5%

• Head

  Mr Will le Fleming

  Head of The Abbey. Announced the re-introduction of the Head of Senior School role for 2024-25 to work alongside the overall Head. His role from September 2024 focuses on strategic issues, while Dr Tullis leads the Senior School day-to-day.

• Head Of Senior School / Head

  Dr Sarah Tullis

  Previously Senior Deputy Head, became Head of Senior School from September 2024, then referenced as Head of The Abbey from 2025. Front and centre in the leadership of the Senior School, working with students, staff and families. (PhD)

• Head Of Junior School

  Mrs Beccy Newton

  Head of The Abbey Junior School.

• Head Of The Junior School

  Nisha Kaura

  Mentioned as Head of the Junior School working closely with the overall Head as part of the Whole School Leadership Committee.

• Head Of Finance And Resources

  Nadine Doble

  Head of Finance and Resources. Part of the Whole School Leadership Committee working closely with the Head.

• 1Reading Blue Coat SchoolReading

  Fees £26.1kA*-A 60%Oxbridge 4%Rank #312

  Reading Blue Coat School is a day school in Reading with a similar fee bracket (£26.1k vs £22.7k), overlapping 11+ entry phase, and a close commute (4km), making it a plausible Plan B with a co-ed environment.

• 2Sir William Perkins's SchoolChertsey

  Fees £27.2kA*-A 86%Oxbridge 8%Rank #283

  Sir William Perkins's School is a girls' day school with overlapping 11+ entry, located 32km away, in a similar fee bracket (£27.2k), and with strong academic results (A*-A 86%), fitting a sensible Plan B.

• 3Croydon High SchoolCroydon

  Fees £25.5kA*-A 57%Oxbridge 4%Rank #175

  Croydon High School is a girls' day school with 11+ entry, selective ethos, fees (£25.5k) close to the target, and located 64km away, making it a reasonable alternative.

• 4Shiras Devorah High SchoolBarnet

  Fees —Rank #448

  Shiras Devorah High School is a girls' day school with 11–18 age range, overlapping entry phase, located 55km away, and in the same selectivity tier, providing a suitable Plan C option.

• 5Phoenix PlaceSouthwark

  Fees —Rank #476

  Phoenix Place is a girls' day senior school for ages 11–16, overlapping entry phase, located 60km away, and in the same selectivity tier, making it a plausible additional choice.

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