NEW: 11+ Maths Skills packs are out now
Basket
Blog

Wycombe Abbey 11 Plus (11+) Exam Guide

Exam Information 4 min read
Table of contents
  1. About Wycombe Abbey
  2. Key information for 2027 entry to Wycombe Abbey at 11 Plus (11+)
  3. Admissions information for 2027 entry to Wycombe Abbey at 11 Plus (11+)
  4. How can I register my child for the 11 Plus (11+) exams at Wycombe Abbey?
  5. What is the entrance 11 Plus (11+) exam format at Wycombe Abbey?
  6. How to prepare your child for the 11 Plus (11+) Wycombe Abbey exam

About Wycombe Abbey

Wycombe Abbey is a leading independent boarding and day school for girls aged 11-18. Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, it is consistently ranked at the top of national exam boards. [1]

In 2022, 90.7% of all A Level results were graded A*-B and, in line with previous years, there was a 100% pass rate for GCSE results, with 96.4% of all examinations being awarded a 9-7 grade. [2]

Wycombe Abbey offers a comprehensive curriculum that encompasses a wide range of subjects, whilst inspiring pupils to think for themselves and discover their own academic interests. As well as providing students with specialist teaching for core subjects, like English, maths and science, Wycombe Abbey also offers a number of other disciplines, such as an array of languages (Latin, Greek and modern), computing, humanities, art, cookery, design and technology, drama and music. [3]

Alongside their excellent academic reputation, Wycombe Abbey offers an extensive range of extra and co-curricular opportunities. Wycombe Abbey provides opportunities for engagement for all students, with over 50 clubs and societies, including Art Society; Astronomy Society; Business Club; Classics Society; Enterprise Society; Model United Nations; Psychology Society; and Music Society. [4]

Key information for 2027 entry to Wycombe Abbey at 11 Plus (11+)

  • School type: Independent school for girls
  • Open event: September 2026
  • Registration deadline: 1 June 2026
  • Bursary deadline: September 2026
  • Online assessment date: early November 2026
  • Assessment & interview date: late November 2026
  • Offers sent & acceptance deadline: December 2026 – early March 2027
  • Scholarship Exam Date: January 2027
  • Contact Details: 01494 895535, [email protected], www.wycombeabbey.com

Admissions information for 2027 entry to Wycombe Abbey at 11 Plus (11+)

The school strongly recommends that prospective students and their parents attend one of their open events. Their next open event will take place in September 2026. You can book and find out more information about this event on the Wycombe Abbey website. Please ensure you book this event early, as places tend to fill up quickly. There is also a virtual tour available here. 

This will allow you and your child to familiarise yourselves with the facilities, meet the staff, and ensure Wycombe Abbey is the right choice for you. 

Wycombe Abbey is an academically selective school and every place is competitively sought after. The first stage of admission into Year 7 is an online Cognitive Abilities Test (CAT4), which will need to be sat at your daughter’s current school, a recognised test centre, or at a local British Council Office during November.

The second stage is an Assessment Day at the school, where candidates will have entrance exams in English and maths, an individual interview with a member of staff and will take part in small group activities. 

Following the Assessment Day offers will be made in December 2026. The school makes this decision based on the results of the tests, the interview and group activities. 

How can I register my child for the 11 Plus (11+) exams at Wycombe Abbey?

To register your child for Wycombe Abbey, you should complete the online application form by June 2026, which can be found here. Applicants are also required to pay a non-refundable fee of £350. 

If you wish to apply for a bursary you must submit a bursary application form by September 2026, which you can request from the Admissions Team. You can apply for a scholarship (academic or music) by requesting it on the registration form. 

What is the entrance 11 Plus (11+) exam format at Wycombe Abbey?

Stage One of the Wycombe Abbey 11+ admissions process is the CAT4 pre-test, which consists of four sections: verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning, spatial reasoning and quantitive reasoning. 

Within these subsections there are 8 short tests:

  • Figure Classification (10 mins)
  • Figure Matrices (10 mins)
  • Verbal Classification (8 mins)
  • Verbal Analogies (8 mins)
  • Number Analogies (10 mins)
  • Number Series (8 mins)
  • Figure Analysis (9 mins)
  • Figure Recognition (9 mins)

 

Stage Two of their admissions process is the Assessment Day, which has an entrance exam, an interview and small group activities. 

This entrance exam has an English paper (1 hour) and a maths paper (1 hour). These papers follow the National Curriculum for Key Stage 2 learning.

How to prepare your child for the 11 Plus (11+) Wycombe Abbey exam

The most useful way to prepare for Wycombe Abbey’s 11+ entrance exam is to use practice tests to familiarise your child with the exam content and format.

These tests can help your child to build their confidence and improve their performance in the exam.

For Wycombe Abbey 11+ preparation, we recommend the following packs: 

Wycombe Abbey 11+ Practice Tests

Key Recommendations

To prepare for Stage 1: Verbal Reasoning & Non-Verbal Reasoning

To prepare for Stage 2: Creative, English & Maths

Targeted Skills

Key Recommendations

To prepare for Stage 1: Verbal Reasoning & Non-Verbal Reasoning

To prepare for Stage 2: Creative, English & Maths

Targeted Skills

Mock Exams

Find out more about Examberry’s in-person mock exams: please click here.

Tuition

Find out more about Examberry’s in-person and online tuition courses for Wycombe Abbey 11+ preparation: please click here.

Creative Writing Course

Find out more about Examberry’s in-person creative writing tuition courses for 11+ preparation: please click here.

Free GL Assessment style Maths paper cover

Free GL Assessment style Maths paper

Get a full free Maths paper, written in the GL style by our in-house team, with answers included. We'll email it straight to you.

We'll also send occasional 11+ preparation tips. Unsubscribe whenever you like.

More to explore

Exam Information

Junior King’s School, Canterbury Year 3 (7+) Entry Guide

4 min read

 Exam Information

Woodbridge School Year 3 (7+) Entry Guide

3 min read

 Exam Information

Westminster Cathedral Choir School 7 Plus (7+) Exam Guide

3 min read

Not sure which papers match your child's school?

Find your school's papers
0
    Your Basket
    Your basket is emptyReturn to Shop
    Continue Shopping