Wimbledon College, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Wimbledon College achieves excellent academic results well above national averages and creates a positive, respectful community where students are proud of their school. The school provides very strong support for students from diverse backgrounds and has particularly effective programmes for disadvantaged learners. Teaching is characterised by strong subject knowledge and high expectations that help students thrive.
Key Strengths
- Attainment significantly above national averages with 80% of students gaining five GCSEs A*-C including English and mathematics
- Students' behaviour is very high standard and they feel happy and safe at school
- Teaching is good and improving with strong subject knowledge and skilful questioning
- Very well led and managed by senior leaders with effective governing body oversight
- Comprehensive support for students' spiritual, social, moral and cultural development
Areas for Improvement
- Progress still variable across groups including higher attainers and those eligible for pupil premium funding
- Not enough outstanding teaching to ensure consistently outstanding progress
- Lesson planning not sufficiently tailored to needs of all students, especially higher attainers
- Marking is variable and does not always provide clear guidance on how to improve
- Professional development not sufficiently targeted for some staff
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective with designated child protection officer in place and positive ethos where students feel safe and respected.
Wimbledon College is a good boys' Roman Catholic comprehensive school for ages 11-18. Attainment is well above national averages and students make good progress from strong starting points.
At a Glance
24.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
21.0
Avg class size
50
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
101%
Over capacity
1,266 pupils
1,249 capacity
17 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - London
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Admissions Demand - Merton
Places available
1,878
Applications
2,042
Got 1st preference
69.0%
Got preferred school
94.4%
Secondary admissions across Merton (2025/26)
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Pupil Demographics
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.02842%
Overall absence
16.48352%
Persistent absence
1,001
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Wimbledon College
Donhead Preparatory School
Hollymount School
Dundonald Primary School
Wimbledon Chase Primary School
The Study Preparatory School
Willington School
Bishop Gilpin CofE Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Joseph Hood Primary School
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
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