Wycombe Abbey admissions: 11+ and 13+ entry
Wycombe Abbey is a girls' boarding school in Buckinghamshire, with a limited number of day places for families within 15 miles. Main entry is at 11+, 13+ and 16+.
An independent guide by EagleTeach, based on the school's published admissions pages. We are not affiliated with Wycombe Abbey; always confirm details with the school.
Entry points and deadlines
Registration for 11+ and 13+ closes on 1 June of the year before entry (1 June 2027 for 2028 entry), with a non-refundable fee of £420.
Testing
11+: girls sit the online ISEB Common Pre-Test by November, then an Assessment Day with an interview, small-group activities and English and Maths exams (1 hour each). Firm offers are made in December before the year of entry.
13+: most girls are assessed in Year 8, with the ISEB pre-test by October and an Assessment Day in January (interview and exams); offers come in January. A small number of deferred 13+ places are available to girls at prep schools that end in Year 8, through the 11+ process.
The admissions timeline
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| 1 June of the year before entry | Registration deadline (11+ and 13+) |
| By October (13+) or November (11+) | ISEB Common Pre-Test |
| November (11+) or January (13+) | Assessment Day |
| December (11+) or January (13+) | Offers |
| Early March | Acceptance and deposit |
How to prepare
- ✓ Register early: the deadline is more than a year before entry.
- ✓ Practise the online pre-test before the autumn.
- ✓ Prepare for group activities as well as the interview.
Need help with the tests? ISEB pre-test tutoring, what the ISEB pre-test covers or what Common Entrance is.
Common questions
When is the Wycombe Abbey registration deadline?＋
1 June of the year before entry.
Does Wycombe Abbey use the ISEB pre-test?＋
Yes, at 11+ and 13+.
Are there day places?＋
A limited number, for families living within 15 miles.
When are 11+ offers made?＋
In December before the year of entry.
Sources
Facts on this page were checked against these sources on 2026-10-03.