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Wycombe Abbey Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Wycombe Abbey is a other independent not applicable school in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire , serving pupils aged 10–19, with 644 pupils, and a capacity of 680 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

10–19

Age range

644

Pupils

680

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

Wycombe Abbey Catchment Area Information

Entry to Wycombe Abbey is selective — applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Buckinghamshire may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.

Operating near capacity: 95% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The full admissions policy — including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria — is published by Buckinghamshire before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

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Wycombe Abbey — School Information

Full address
Frances Dove Way, High Wycombe, HP11 1PE
Local authority
Buckinghamshire
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
10–19 years
Gender
Girls
Religious character
Anglican
Admissions policy
Selective
DfE URN
110547

Other Not applicable Schools in High Wycombe

If Wycombe Abbey is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in High Wycombe are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Wycombe Abbey

Is Wycombe Abbey oversubscribed?

Wycombe Abbey is operating close to its capacity of 680 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Wycombe Abbey?

Wycombe Abbey is a selective school — admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Buckinghamshire publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does Wycombe Abbey cover?

Wycombe Abbey is a not applicable school in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, serving pupils aged 10–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.