Wimbledon Chase Primary School, London
Wimbledon Chase Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in London. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 294th-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 2,234th of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 101% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Merton (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Wimbledon Chase Primary School in detail
Wimbledon Chase Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "We hope that it provides you with an insight into the warm, inclusive and aspirational community that makes Wimbledon Chase Primary School such a special place for children to learn and thrive. Our school is proudly values-led, with the values of: kindness and respect, inclusivity and equality, and safety and positivity underpinning all aspects of school life."
The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care, from £6.00 per session.
Coming up: an open day on Monday 30 November 2026, an open day on Tuesday 8 December 2026, an open day on Friday 8 January 2027 and an open day on Thursday 14 January 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Merton
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 91% of Year 6 pupils at Wimbledon Chase Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 85% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 85% and 83% in Merton and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 94% in reading and 89% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Wimbledon Chase Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 78 families put Wimbledon Chase Primary School as their first choice and 355 named it as one of their preferences, for 89 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 10 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Wimbledon Chase Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Wimbledon Chase Primary School are Dundonald Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 91% reading, 89% maths); Joseph Hood Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 84% reading, 84% maths); Merton Park Primary School (0.6 miles, Outstanding, 96% reading, 96% maths); and St Mary's Catholic Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 93% reading, 86% maths).
Wimbledon Chase Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
Dundonald Primary SchoolJoseph Hood Primary SchoolMerton Park Primary SchoolSt Mary's Catholic Primary School
Who goes there
7.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 45.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (31%), Asian (19%) and Mixed (15%).
In 2026, 69 pupils (10.2%) received SEN support and 39 (5.8%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Wimbledon Chase Primary School has a resourced provision for speech, language and communication needs: 16 places, 16 pupils on roll.
Staffing
Wimbledon Chase Primary School had 40 teachers in 2026, one for every 16 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Wimbledon Chase Rail Station, about 390 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).
3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Nelson Health Centre, 320 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Wimbledon Chase Primary School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
Wimbledon Chase Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Wimbledon Chase Primary School are Rutlish School (0.4 miles), Ursuline High School Wimbledon (0.5 miles), TCES National Online School (0.5 miles) and Wimbledon College (0.6 miles).
Rutlish SchoolUrsuline High School WimbledonTCES National Online SchoolWimbledon College
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2024 inspection report.
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
7.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Resourced provision: Speech and language
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 91% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 89% to 85% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 82% to 86% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
25.9
Avg class size
28.9
Infant (KS1)
28.8
KS2
26
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
Keep up with Wimbledon Chase Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Wimbledon Chase Primary School.
- art-K Wimbledon Chase250m away · Not yet graded
- Happy Faces @ Dundonald530m away · Not yet graded
- Orpington Chinese Language School Wimbledon Branch Dundonald530m away · Not yet graded
- Youngstars (Premier Education) @ Joseph Hood Primary School760m away · Not yet graded
- Activ Camps At Wimbledon College890m away · Not yet graded
- Camp Beaumont - Donhead950m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Wimbledon Chase Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Merton. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Wednesday 2 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 12 April to Thursday 22 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
2027 to 2028
- Autumn term: Wednesday 1 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027)
- Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028)
- Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028)
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Wimbledon Chase Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Wimbledon Chase Primary School is in Merton; for families living there:
Apply to Merton for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 49
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 8
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 49 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 8 serious and 41 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot.
9 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
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
101%
Over capacity
630 pupils
625 places
5 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Merton council
Places available
2,114
Applications
2,015
Got 1st preference
86.4%
Got preferred school
97.8%
All primary applications across Merton council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
69
SEN Support
39
EHC Plans
15.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Wimbledon Chase Primary School has a resourced provision for speech, language and communication needs: 16 places, 16 pupils on roll.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
678
Total Pupils
354
Boys
324
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
40
Teachers
16.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£70,868
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,569
Per pupil
£3781k
Total funding
£67k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.5%
Overall absence
8.9%
Persistent absence
564
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Wimbledon Chase Primary School
Questions parents ask about Wimbledon Chase Primary School
What are SATs results like at Wimbledon Chase Primary School?
Of the pupils at Wimbledon Chase Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 91% reached the expected standard in reading and 85% did so in maths.
What is Wimbledon Chase Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Wimbledon Chase Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2024. At its previous graded inspection in 2012 it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Wimbledon Chase Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Wimbledon Chase Primary School is oversubscribed, Merton allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Wimbledon Chase Primary School?
Wimbledon Chase Primary School was full in 2025, at 101% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Wimbledon Chase Primary School?
Classes at Wimbledon Chase Primary School average 25.9 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Wimbledon Chase Primary School?
Wimbledon Chase Primary School has around 678 pupils on roll. 8% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Wimbledon Chase Primary School have specialist SEN provision?
Wimbledon Chase Primary School has a resourced provision for speech, language and communication needs: 16 places, 16 pupils on roll.
What is attendance like at Wimbledon Chase Primary School?
4.5% of sessions were missed at Wimbledon Chase Primary School in 2024/25. 8.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Wimbledon Chase Primary School?
Apply through Merton's coordinated admissions process, naming Wimbledon Chase Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Wimbledon Chase Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 6 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Wimbledon Chase Primary School: art-K Wimbledon Chase (250m away, registered, not yet graded), Happy Faces @ Dundonald (530m away, registered, not yet graded) and Orpington Chinese Language School Wimbledon Branch Dundonald (530m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
What are Wimbledon Chase Primary School's term dates?
Wimbledon Chase Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Merton. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Wednesday 2 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 12 April to Thursday 22 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027). In 2027 to 2028: Autumn term: Wednesday 1 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027); Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028); Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028).
How many road collisions happen near Wimbledon Chase Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 49 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 8 serious and 41 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot. 9 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 Wimbledon Chase Primary School?
Wimbledon Chase Primary School is at Merton Hall Road, London, SW19 3QB.
Sources: Merton term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)