The headteacher of a Wycombe School that has been named one of the best in the world has praised the ‘achievements of pupils and staff’ for its most recent accolade.

Conducted by The Schools Index by Carfax Education, the organisation has labelled Wycombe Abbey as one of the top 150 private schools across the globe.

The index, which is in its fifth year, labelled the establishment at the bottom of Marlow Hill in the top 25 Senior schools in the UK, describing the experience at the establishment as a ‘close-knit and supportive community’ in which their students can forge ‘life-long friendships.’

The school attracts numerous students from around the world, and the headmistress, Mrs Jo Duncan, said she is ‘delighted’ with the recognition.

Speaking to the Free Press, she said: “I am delighted that Wycombe Abbey has been named one of the world's leading independent schools in the Schools Index by Carfax Education. 

“This is recognition of the outstanding achievements of pupils and staff inside and outside the classroom and of the overall strength of our school community.”

This year's Schools Index has been curated by experts, with each school notably recognised for its own individual footprint in education, including academics, facilities, preparation for university entry, unique ethos and how they prepare students for life beyond academia.”

Top schools listed for 2024 providing exceptional education for pupils include world-renowned British schools such as Eton College, Harrow, Wycombe Abbey, Rugby School and Brighton College, as well as those further afield, such as King's College in New Zealand and Vienna International School.

New entries in The Schools Index this year include UK Senior School Haileybury and UK Prep School Windlesham House. 

The lists in this year's Schools Index include:

  • Top 25, UK Senior 
  • Top 10, UK Preparatory
  • Top 10, London 
  • Top 10, Switzerland
  • Top 15, Europe
  • Top 15, Middle East
  • Top 10, China & Hong Kong
  • Top 10, South East Asia
  • Top 20, North America
  • Top 5, New York
  • Top 5, Africa
  • Top 5, Australasia
  • Top 5, Latin America
  • Top 5, Southern Asia

Fiona McKenzie, Head of Education, Carfax Education, said: "The demand for excellent schools grows and remains fiercely competitive as parents strive to ensure their child receives the strongest foundations to set them up for a lifetime of success.

“The importance of parents having The Schools Index has grown as families become more mobile and can choose to work from anywhere in the world, the Schools Index has become a valuable resource to highlight the best education opportunities for their children.”

Collated by Carfax Education experts on the ground across the globe, the Schools Index is the most comprehensive global private schools list available. 

For more information and to view the Schools Index, visit www.schools-index.com.