Wimbledon Chase Primary School, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Wimbledon Chase creates a caring community where children are happy and feel safe. Teachers know each pupil well and provide quick, helpful feedback when children struggle. The school successfully develops passionate readers and offers an impressive range of clubs and activities - from orchestra and ballet to ukulele and craft - that help every child discover new interests and develop as individuals.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding behaviour and attitudes throughout the school - pupils are polite, respectful, and bullying is very rare
- Excellent reading programme with expert teaching that helps struggling readers catch up and become fluent
- Exceptional early years provision where adults know pupils well and build language skills with confidence
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs through well-trained staff and specialist resources
- Remarkable enrichment opportunities including leadership roles, clubs, and activities that develop character and broaden interests
Areas for Improvement
- A small number of foundation subjects do not yet match the national curriculum accurately, which means some pupils have gaps in their knowledge
- Governors need better information and analysis to challenge school leaders effectively about education quality
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with a strong culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
orchestra, ballet, ukulele, craft, pupil-led clubs and events
Wimbledon Chase Primary School is a successful school that brings its community together, with pupils who are very happy, feel safe, and achieve well. The school has exceptional behaviour, outstanding early years provision, and ambitious teaching across most subjects.
At a Glance
7.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
SLCN - Speech, language and Communication
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 91%. Maths has declined from 89% to 85%. Writing has improved from 82% to 86%.
Class Sizes
24.8
Avg class size
29.5
Infant (KS1)
29.5
KS2
17
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
95%
Near capacity
678 pupils
710 capacity
32 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - London
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Admissions Demand - Merton
Places available
2,129
Applications
2,081
Got 1st preference
87.0%
Got preferred school
97.6%
Primary admissions across Merton (2025/26)
Inspection History(105)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.51489%
Overall absence
8.86525%
Persistent absence
564
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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