Hall School Wimbledon, Wimbledon
Hall School Wimbledon is an independent school for pupils aged 4 to 18 in Wimbledon. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in December 2023.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Hall School Wimbledon in detail
Hall School Wimbledon in its own words
In its own words: "At HSW, we believe that our culture - how we do things around here - has a significant impact on the attitudes, behaviours and capacities of everyone in our learning community. How we learn is as important as what we learn."
From the headteacher's welcome: "A warm welcome to Hall School Wimbledon, a dynamic and vibrant place of learning occupying a magical campus in the heart of Wimbledon. It is my great pleasure to welcome you to Hall School Wimbledon, an ambitious, all ability and nurturing independent school for pupils from Year 4 to Year 13."
The school runs after-school care.
Coming up: an admissions event on Thursday 5 November 2026, an open day on Tuesday 10 November 2026, an open evening on Tuesday 10 November 2026 and an open day on Wednesday 11 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Merton
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Hall School Wimbledon can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Hall School Wimbledon are Norwegian School in London (0.2 miles, Outstanding); The Norwegian Kindergarten In London (0.2 miles, Good); Donhead Preparatory School (0.2 miles); and Wimbledon Common Preparatory School (0.4 miles, selective).
Norwegian School in LondonThe Norwegian Kindergarten In LondonDonhead Preparatory SchoolWimbledon Common Preparatory School
Who goes there
In 2026, 111 pupils (64.5%) received SEN support and 13 (7.6%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Wimbledon Chase Rail Station, about 790 metres away (roughly a 10-minute walk).
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Lower Downs Road Wimbledon (->w), 120 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Hall School Wimbledon stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted. Ofsted last inspected this school in 26 February 2019, before the latest ISI inspection.
View full ISI report pageOfsted Insights
From Ofsted's February 2019 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Hall School excels in early years education and provides excellent support for children with additional needs, ensuring they progress as well as their peers. The school offers a rich curriculum with strong academic outcomes in core subjects, and pupils benefit from extensive enrichment activities that develop their character and prepare them well for life in modern Britain. Parents highly value the quality of teaching and the individual attention their children receive.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding early years provision that prepares children exceptionally well for Year 1
- Pupils make good progress across the school, especially in English, mathematics and science
- Very effective support for pupils with special educational needs and those learning English as an additional language
- Extensive enrichment opportunities that contribute to strong spiritual, moral, social and cultural development
- Effective safeguarding arrangements with well-trained staff and consistent policies
Areas for Improvement
- Variability in teaching quality, particularly at secondary level - some lessons lack opportunities for practical work and open-ended investigation
- Too narrow range of technological learning experiences, limiting pupils' outcomes in this area
- Middle leaders need to take greater responsibility for quality of provision in their areas
- School development plans need to be more specific about the intended impact on pupils' progress and wellbeing
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective, with staff vigilant and well-trained, consistent policies applied across both sites, secure systems in place, and all pupils feeling safe and knowing who to talk to about concerns.
Extracurricular Activities
Physical education, visits to places of worship, school events, enrichment opportunities across both primary and secondary sites
Hall School Wimbledon is a good school where pupils make strong progress, particularly in English, mathematics and science. The school has improved significantly since its previous inadequate rating, with outstanding early years provision and effective support for pupils with special educational needs.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Hall School Wimbledon can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools
Keep up with Hall School Wimbledon
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Hall School Wimbledon.
- Camp Beaumont - Donhead430m away · Not yet graded
- Activ Camps At Wimbledon College430m away · Not yet graded
- Breakfast Kids Club760m away · Not yet graded
- Camp Beaumont - King's College School810m away · Not yet graded
- Code Kids King's College School810m away · Not yet graded
- art-K Wimbledon Chase890m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 32
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 5
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 32 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 5 serious and 26 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot.
13 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Merton is 48.5 (the median across 74 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
29%
Available places
172 pupils
600 places
428 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Wimbledon
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Wimbledon
Across Merton council
Places available
1,874
Applications
1,982
Got 1st preference
67.4%
Got preferred school
95.4%
All secondary applications across Merton council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
111
SEN Support
13
EHC Plans
72.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
172
Total Pupils
120
Boys
52
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about Hall School Wimbledon
What are GCSE results like at Hall School Wimbledon?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Hall School Wimbledon can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Hall School Wimbledon last inspected?
Hall School Wimbledon is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in December 2023.
How many pupils go to Hall School Wimbledon?
Hall School Wimbledon has around 172 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Hall School Wimbledon?
Hall School Wimbledon is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
Does Hall School Wimbledon have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 6 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Hall School Wimbledon: Camp Beaumont - Donhead (430m away, registered, not yet graded), Activ Camps At Wimbledon College (430m away, registered, not yet graded) and Breakfast Kids Club (760m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Hall School Wimbledon?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 32 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 5 serious and 26 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot. 13 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Merton is 48.5 (the median across 74 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Hall School Wimbledon?
Hall School Wimbledon is at 17 The Downs, Wimbledon, Wimbledon, SW20 8HF.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)