Willington School, London
Willington School is an independent school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in London. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in February 2026.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Willington School in detail
Willington School in its own words
In its own words: "Willington Prep is an environment where each child is supported individually in order to realise their full potential and promise. Outstanding academic and extra-curricular opportunities exist here and tolerance, compassion, courtesy, charity and friendship permeate the daily life of all our pupils."
The school runs after-school care, from £6 per session.
Vision and values (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Willington School are Wimbledon High School GDST (0.3 miles, selective); Wimbledon Common Preparatory School (0.8 miles, selective); Donhead Preparatory School (0.9 miles); and King's College School (0.9 miles, selective).
Wimbledon High School GDSTWimbledon Common Preparatory SchoolDonhead Preparatory SchoolKing's College School
Who goes there
In 2026, 38 pupils (16.9%) received SEN support and 2 (0.9%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is Wimbledon Underground Station, about 360 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).
10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Wimbledon Magistrates Court (->w), 120 metres away.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
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 24 May 2011, before the latest ISI inspection.
Routine Inspection
24 February 2026
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
7 March 2023
Regulatory Compliance
2 May 2018
Integrated
6 May 2014
Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£20,916 to £23,508
depending on year group
| Pre-prep: Reception to Year 2 | £20,916 a year |
| Prep: Year 3 to Year 6 | £23,508 a year |
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
Private school fees in Merton - 4 schools' published fees side by side
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Latest from Willington School
The Willington Week
28 Sep 2026
Sports Day
22 Jun 2026
Playground Transformation - Coming This September
22 Jun 2026
Year 3 & 4 Residential and Reception Graduation
16 Jun 2026
MiniBeasts and Creative Projects
5 May 2026
A Dynamic Start to the Summer Term
27 Apr 2026
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Social & online
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Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 72
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 18
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 72 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 18 serious and 54 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
69%
Available places
225 pupils
324 places
99 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
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
38
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
17.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
225
Total Pupils
165
Boys
60
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Questions parents ask about Willington School
When was Willington School last inspected?
Willington School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in February 2026.
How many pupils go to Willington School?
Willington School has around 225 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Willington School?
Willington School 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.
How many road collisions happen near Willington School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 72 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 18 serious and 54 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 Willington School?
Willington School is at Worcester Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19 7QQ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)