Wycombe Abbey school has been named a one of the best private schools in the UK.

Timeout magazine has put together a list of the top 30 best private schools in the country by compiling data from the Carfax Education’s ‘Schools Index’.

The ranking is specifically for senior schools – so exam age students doing GSCEs, A Levels, or the International Baccalaureate, which is an exam board you won't have heard of unless you attended one of these schools (or went to Bristol/Exeter/Edinburgh Uni with someone who did). 

Each school has a short, one line commendation from Carfax detailing what makes them so special.

For example, Eton College is described as promoting ‘independent thought and learning in the pursuit of excellence'.

Wycombe Abbey, sums up its mission with the line, ‘In fide vade', which means 'go in faith' in Latin. It also comes with a hefty price tag of £12,000 per term per student.

The Carfax Education School Index said: "A pioneering Cambridge graduate, Miss Dove, founded Wycombe Abbey to offer girls an education equivalent to that enjoyed by boys. 

"125 years on, the school maintains its reputation for academic excellence, fostering curiosity, innovation and a delight in learning.

"The Head, Jo Duncan, wants Wycombe girls to learn how to ‘form meaningful relationships; to display good judgment; to demonstrate courage and integrity; to be emotionally resilient and to have a deep sense of respect for themselves and others”, so they are prepared to navigate a competitive world. 

"With master classes in dance, chances to direct or act and to sing or play an instrument or play top level sport there are plenty of ways to acquire these skills."