for the best all-girls in for 2026? The Abbey has been at the of girls’ for over 130 years, and the data it the top in the . But what makes it truly stand out? I’ve spent weeks the , 2025 exam data, and to bring you the .
The Abbey : A of
At a (2026)
Type: all- day for girls (–Year 13)
: 993 girls, ages 3–18
: £1,866 – £7,250 per term for the grade
: Dr Sarah (since 2024)
in 1887 as High , The Abbey has spent over a the art of young women. In the ’s own words, “We are to girls to women who make a good in the world”.
The most (ISI) , in 2026 under the new 23, found that The Abbey met all , with the ’s “ ” and “ and ”. In the under the old , The Abbey was rated for both the of ’ and their —the grade on offer at the time.
: Where Girls
When it comes to exam , The Abbey year after year. The 2025 exam data tells a story:
GCSE (2025)
85% of all 9-7 (A/A )
88% of girls 9-7 in a
in the top in terms
A-Level (2025)
56% of A/A, with 93% A-B
49.79% A/A in 2025
75% A*-B in a
(IB)
IB range 38–40
Over two- of the score 38 or — to or and offer
have the full 45 in the ’s 12-year IB
are . 75% of sixth form go on to Group . The ranks #86 for A-Level and GCSE , #95 for A-Level, and #41 for GCSE . What makes these even more is that The Abbey them while “ and over ,” as note—girls are “ to learn in a way that and ”.
3 of The Abbey
1. the Board
The is but . Sixth can 28 A-Level or the (IB) , . also teach in the , a and early to . The ’s “ , not , going far the of any ”.
The is based on the with : PSHE, , and , , and . The is also a for the IB Years , an -based from the years.
2. Early
In an era where for is , The Abbey has made a . The the Read Write Inc. , a “, in both and ,” with daily sound and step by step. take home a mix of books each week, and “what is most is the make the space their own”—the newly space on the Prep has “a of life”. The is not just but “, young who that books open doors to every kind of ”.
3. A Truly All-Round
being an urban with space, The Abbey the arts and . Music is — say the “doesn’t shout about its music. It’s good,” and all to a “” head of music who girls to “ and enjoy music,” a love for it as both and hobby.
All learn an in class, and 80% take extra- from Year 3. The four , an , and eight .
a “” 25-metre pool, with core , , , , , and . say the “does well with what they’ve got”—a to the of and pupil .
The was named Girls’ of the Year 2024, an that its in the .
What’s It Like the ?
The ’s ethos is best by its own words: “It’s in our DNA to be , , and ”. noted that “ are to do their best and are to take and risks” and are “well for their next steps”.
Girls “ , , , and are to seize ,” to . is “ , and ”.
At the , The Good Guide a “, and all-girls where we found the , by and to their ”. girls who are “ to learn in a way that and ”.
, no is . Some a among . One noted that “due to the than the of , were , but this came with a very , girls”. that it’s “quite with your ,” that “ of are nice . loads of clubs”.
The 13% of are on the SEN ( for ADHD, , and ), with most in-class and in and maths. The ISI did note that the “has to all staff for ” as one area —a that and note and up on with the .
From an , the is “ in the top ,” with STEM and a that . The line: if in a -sex is your , The Abbey .
3 Steps to Help You on The Abbey
1. Your Child’s Style
The Abbey in a yet . If your on , loves deep into , and the of an all-girls , she’ll here. The “Love of ” year give girls time to take of their own —a worth about your visit.
2. Visit and Ask the Right
a visit. The is on Road in , to the of , and easy of . Ask about:
How the the cited in some
The in place the ISI
class sizes ( just 14 per class)
How Sixth Form works with 28 A- and IB
3. the Fit
is . fees are £27,519 per year. fees range from £5,663 () to £7,451 per term for 2025/26 ( VAT and ). The Abbey does offer means- that may cover up to 100% of fees for . are , music,drama, and .
Final : Is The Abbey Right for Your ?
The Abbey is, by any , . Its 2026 ISI under the new that the meets all , and its 2025 exam place it among the top girls’ . The 130-year-old has of , young women.
But it comes with : the noted by some , the by ISI, and the . For an , -sex in a with and a to the arts and , The Abbey is the top in 2026.
As the ’s says, “Being the head of a like The Abbey is a huge for me; every day is and , and I feel to work with the young women who will be the world of ”. If that with your for your ’s , The Abbey is well worth your .
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