The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity. Boys only.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 14.1 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- This is a boys-only school
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
14.1
29.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
A+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.08
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
10% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 7–19
- Intake
- Boys
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,507
- Capacity
- 97%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Merton
- Head
- Dr Anne Cotton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Southside, Wimbledon Common, London, SW19 4TT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWimbledon Common Preparatory School
Independent · Very close
Wimbledon College
Secondary · 412m away
Donhead Preparatory School
Independent · 460m away
Norwegian School in London
Independent · 588m away
The Norwegian Kindergarten In London
Independent · 588m away
Ursuline High School Wimbledon
Secondary · 769m away
Hall School Wimbledon
Independent · 825m away
Hollymount School
Primary · 889m away
Questions parents ask
Is King's College School a selective school?
Yes. King's College School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
How many pupils attend King's College School?
King's College School currently has 1,507 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does King's College School take?
King's College School caters for pupils aged 7 to 19.
Where is King's College School?
King's College School is in London, SW19 4TT, in the Merton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does King's College School have a sixth form?
Yes, King's College School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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