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Wimbledon High School GDST, London

All-through
Other independent school
Girls
Ages 4–19

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.

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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

Location

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Ms Fionnuala Kennedy
Pupils:1,085
LA:Merton
Phone:02089710900
Address:Mansel Road, London, London, SW19 4AB
Admissions:Selective
Status:open
Opened:30 September 1980

ISI Inspection Reports

Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.

  • Non-Routine Inspection

    19 March 2024

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  • Routine Inspection

    31 October 2023

    PDF
  • Educational Quality / Focused Compliance

    17 September 2019

    PDF
  • Regulatory Compliance

    19 September 2016

    PDF
  • Standard

    1 January 2010

    PDF
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URN:102692
UKPRN:10008599
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Wimbledon
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

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

English Language206
English Literature206
Biology170
Chemistry158
Physics146
Spanish106
Geography102
Religious Studies98
History78
French72
Design and Technology68
Art and Design48
Computer Science42
Latin40
Drama36
Music25
Classical Greek20
Physical Education18
German16
Other Modern Languages9

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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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

Wimbledon Station (Entrance)
310m · 5 min walk
Wimbledon Rail Station
341m · 6 min walk

Tube / Metro / Tram

Wimbledon Underground Station
321m · 5 min walk
Wimbledon Tram Stop
372m · 6 min walk
Dundonald Road Tram Stop
583m · 9 min walk

Bus Stops

Wimbledon Hill Road (Stop R)
115m · 2 min walk
Francis Grove (Stop N)
166m · 3 min walk
Alexandra Rd / Wimbledon Stn (Stop A)
281m · 5 min walk
Wimbledon Station (Stop P)
336m · 5 min walk
Wimbledon Village / Ridgway (Stop H)
373m · 6 min walk

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

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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

99%

Near capacity

1,085 pupils

1,095 places

10 spare places

as recorded on GIAS

Area Demand Pressure - London

Medium pressure
New homes approved:114,409
Projected new pupils:20,594

Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London

Across Merton council

Low demand council-wide1.06 applications per place

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

No specialist provision recorded

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

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)

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