Wimbledon High School GDST, London
Wimbledon High School GDST is an independent school for girls aged 4 to 19 in London. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a non-routine inspection in March 2024.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Wimbledon High School GDST in detail
Wimbledon High School GDST in its own words
In its own words: "Wimbledon High School is proud to offer a wide range of facilities that cater to all your needs. Victorian red-brick buildings nestle alongside state-of-the-art purpose-built facilities just minutes away from the mainline train station, connecting you to central London in just 16 minutes."
From the headteacher's welcome: "Since 1880, WHS has been educating girls to go out into the world and make a difference, and we continue to do so with pride, with energy and with imagination."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, hockey, tennis, swimming, karate, dance, drama, choir and orchestra.
The school runs after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (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 Wimbledon High School GDST 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 Wimbledon High School GDST are Willington School (0.3 miles, selective); Wimbledon Common Preparatory School (0.6 miles, selective); Donhead Preparatory School (0.6 miles); and King's College School (0.7 miles, selective).
Willington SchoolWimbledon Common Preparatory SchoolDonhead Preparatory SchoolKing's College School
Where pupils go next
Of the 87 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 75% went on to university or other higher education, 1% to apprenticeships and 8% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 191 pupils (17.6%) received SEN support and 1 (0.1%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Wimbledon Station, about 310 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).
15 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Wimbledon Hill Road, 120 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Wimbledon High School GDST stands in is among the 20% 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 destination measures; 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.
Non-Routine Inspection
19 March 2024
Routine Inspection
31 October 2023
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
17 September 2019
Regulatory Compliance
19 September 2016
Standard
1 January 2010
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 Wimbledon High School GDST 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
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Languages Week 2026
28 Sep 2026
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22 Sep 2026
A record-breaking set of GCSE results for 2026!
20 Aug 2026
A fantastic set of A level results for the Class of 2026
13 Aug 2026
From Wimbledon High School GDST's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Wimbledon High School GDST.
- Stagecoach WimbledonAt the school · Not yet graded
- Perform SW19At the school · Not yet graded
- art-K Wimbledon230m away · Not yet graded
- Apr�s School - Willington460m away · Not yet graded
- Docode Wimbledon460m away · Not yet graded
- The Little Gym Wimbledon470m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 87
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 26
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 87 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 26 serious and 61 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
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
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
1,085 pupils
1,095 places
10 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
191
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
17.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
1,085
Total Pupils
0
Boys
1,085
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Wimbledon High School GDST
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Questions parents ask about Wimbledon High School GDST
What are GCSE results like at Wimbledon High School GDST?
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 Wimbledon High School GDST can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Wimbledon High School GDST last inspected?
Wimbledon High School GDST is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a non-routine inspection in March 2024.
How many pupils go to Wimbledon High School GDST?
Wimbledon High School GDST has around 1085 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Wimbledon High School GDST?
Wimbledon High School GDST 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 Wimbledon High School GDST have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs at the school: Stagecoach Wimbledon (registered, not yet graded) and Perform SW19 (registered, not yet graded). There are 4 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Wimbledon High School GDST?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 87 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 26 serious and 61 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 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 High School GDST?
Wimbledon High School GDST is at Mansel Road, London, London, SW19 4AB.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)