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The Abbey School

SeniorGirlsAges 3–18Day
Day fees
£4,000
How competitive entry is
School Own Exam + InterviewCompetitive entry
Pupils
Founded
Next deadline
Open day: Mon, 22 Jun 2026
Houseroom Index 2026Provisional
56.8/100
47% data confidence·v2026.4.0
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Pillar breakdown
Academic outcomes59
Destinations & outcomes54
Future-readiness55
Pastoral & wellbeing70
Pupil flourishing65
Value-add51
Access & breadth55
Parent sentiment70
External consensus50

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About the head

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.

Latest exam results

80%
A-level A*–A
2%
Oxbridge offer rate
5%
Russell Group rate

Data from 2025 results

Where leavers go

202520242022
Cohort4221
Oxbridge21
Russell Group87
US Ivy000
Medicine1

Recent coverage

The Abbey School was named Independent Girls' School of the Year 2024, highlighting its outstanding real-world education that fosters academic excellence, confidence, and purpose. Students achieved exceptional outcomes across academics, music, sports, languages, and drama, supported by a strong culture of expanding horizons. The school continues to provide a nurturing environment where every individual is valued and encouraged to pursue diverse opportunities.

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Open events

VisitThis week
Thu, 11 Jun 2026
10:00 am – 11:15 am
Meet the Head: Coffee and chat
Sixth Form OpenThis week
Mon, 15 Jun 2026
9:30 am – 4:45 pm
Sixth Form Taster Day for Year 12 2027
Taster DayNext week
Wed, 17 Jun 2026
9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Senior School Taster Day for Year 7 2027
VisitNext week
Fri, 19 Jun 2026
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Stay & Play at Little Knellies Nursery
Open DayNext week
Mon, 22 Jun 2026
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Senior School and Sixth Form Working Open Day (Morning)
Open DayNext week
Mon, 22 Jun 2026
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Senior School and Sixth Form Working Open Day (Afternoon)
Visit3 weeks away
Mon, 29 Jun 2026
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Abbey Flavours: Music and Modern Foreign Languages Open Event

Talks & tasters

Mon, 15 Jun 2026Sixth Form Taster Day for Year 12 2027Sixth Form Open
Wed, 17 Jun 2026Senior School Taster Day for Year 7 2027Taster Day

Fees

£4,000per year · Day · 2026-27
VAT-inclusive estimate £4,000Published as VAT-inclusiveYear 7-13 projection £31,593
vs London avg (£24,000)83% below
Also budget for · Registration fee, deposit, uniform, lunches, trips, music tuition, exam fees. These vary by school — check with admissions for the full cost breakdown.

Bursaries & Scholarships

Term dates 2025-26

summer21 Apr 20268 Jul 2026Half-term 25 May 2026–29 May 2026
autumn7 Sept 202611 Dec 2026Half-term 19 Oct 2026–2 Nov 2026
spring5 Jan 202719 Mar 2027Half-term 12 Feb 2027–19 Feb 2027
summer13 Apr 20279 Jul 2027Half-term 31 May 2027–4 Jun 2027

Questions parents ask

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How does admissions work?+

Admissions style isn't fully documented in our profile. Contact the school directly using the details in the contact card.

Are fees published?+

Yes — see the Fees table further down the page. Add extras (uniform, trips, lunches, music tuition, registration fees) on top of the base figure before budgeting.

Does the school support SEND?+

SEND provision isn't documented in our profile. If your child has identified needs, contact admissions early to discuss capacity.

Are there open days?+

2 upcoming open days or tours — see the admissions timeline. Booking is usually required.

How do I contact admissions?+

phone on 0118 987 2256 or the registrars listed in the contact card. Reference your child's age and intended entry year in the first message.

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