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Bruern Abbey Senior School

Chilton, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, South East · HP18 9LR

A young school founded in 2022, Bruern Abbey Senior School is an independent boys' boarding establishment near Chilton, Aylesbury. With just 51 pupils on roll, it sits firmly in the small-school category, where individual attention and a close-knit community come naturally. Bursaries of up to 100 per cent are available, which may open the doors to families who would otherwise find the fees out of reach. The school is led by head Kate Walker and inspected by the ISI.

51

Pupils

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Overview & data

Gender
Boys
Type
independent (fee-paying) school
Pupils
51
Location
Chilton, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, South East
Website
https://www.bruernabbey.org/

Headteacher

Head Kate Walker

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Teaching & academics

Pupils work towards GCSE qualifications, with Art and Design Technology among the popular subject choices. The small roll allows teaching to be tailored closely to each boy, suiting families who value a personal and supportive approach.

Sixth form

Qualifications offered

GCSE

Arts & extracurricular

Popular GCSE subjects

ArtDT

Sport

Main sports

RugbyFootballCricket

Beyond the classroom

Sport features strongly, with rugby, football and cricket forming the core of the games programme. As a boarding school, daily life extends well beyond the classroom.

Ethos & heritage

Founded
2022
Boarding
Yes

Money matters

Bursaries up to
100% of fees

Up to 100%

The last word

A small, new boys' boarding school with generous bursary provision and a personal feel - one to watch for families seeking individual attention.

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Bruern Abbey Senior School 11+: frequently asked questions

Where is Bruern Abbey Senior School located?

Bruern Abbey Senior School is located at Chilton, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP18 9LR.

What type of school is Bruern Abbey Senior School?

Bruern Abbey Senior School is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.

How many pupils attend Bruern Abbey Senior School?

Bruern Abbey Senior School has approximately 51 pupils on roll.

Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.