Abbotsholme School
11+ Admissions Guide 2026

Abbotsholme is an independent day and boarding school for boys and girls aged 2 to 18, set in the rural Derbyshire countryside. Founded in 1889, the school welcomes both day pupils and boarders, with boarding accommodation across four houses. Sixth formers have the distinctive option of living in a cluster of log cabins, and the school's facilities include a farm and equestrian centre. The school aims to offer a balanced education that combines a strong academic curriculum with a wide range of extra-curricular activities, an appreciation of the natural environment, and cultural awareness. The hope is that pupils leave ready to meet the challenges of the world with confidence and a sense of social responsibility. Day pupils come from a variety of backgrounds, largely from within a 30-mile radius of the school, while boarders join from across the UK and from a number of overseas countries. The school supports pupils with a range of needs, including those with special educational needs and disabilities, those for whom English is an additional language, and those with particular talents, especially in sport.