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Independent Day SchoolCo-educational

Willington School

Independent Day School | Co-educational

A co-educational independent prep in Wimbledon for ages 3 to 11, with main entry at Nursery and Reception.

School websiteURN 101069

Exam type

Exam plus interview

Selection

Score led

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Key insight

Admissions reality

Willington uses meetings, references and Discovery Mornings rather than publishing exam cut-offs, so parents should focus on timing and availability.

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Overview

What parents need to know first

Type

Independent Day School

Gender

Co-educational

Entry points

11+, 4+

Location

Decision summary

Families wanting a smaller prep with an early-years entry route and guaranteed Nursery-to-Reception progression.
Reception places are limited and offered well in advance; later applicants may be waitlisted.

Child fit

Is this right for your child?

Early fit read

Academic intensity

High

Pressure

Medium

Creativity

Lower

Child Fit Score

Best-fit school profile

Fit

Selective fit

Best match: Organised students who respond to clear expectations

Families wanting a smaller prep with an early-years entry route and guaranteed Nursery-to-Reception progression.

Based on school-fit signals, not your child's exact profile

High academic stretchStructured expectationsIndependence matters

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Reception places are limited and offered well in advance; later applicants may be waitlisted.

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