The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 57.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
57.0
13.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
69%
26.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
66%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.14
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
97%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
96%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 191 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 116 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Boys
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,258
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 21.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Merton
- Head
- Mr Adrian Laing (Head Master)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
December 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
May 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Edge Hill, London, SW19 4NS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWimbledon Common Preparatory School
Independent · Very close
Donhead Preparatory School
Independent · Very close
Norwegian School in London
Independent · 433m away
The Norwegian Kindergarten In London
Independent · 433m away
Ursuline High School Wimbledon
Secondary · 475m away
Hall School Wimbledon
Independent · 498m away
Hollymount School
Primary · 843m away
Dundonald Primary School
Primary · 877m away
Questions parents ask
Is Wimbledon College a selective school?
No. Wimbledon College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Wimbledon College's Ofsted rating?
Wimbledon College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wimbledon College?
Wimbledon College currently has 1,258 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wimbledon College take?
Wimbledon College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Wimbledon College?
Wimbledon College is in London, SW19 4NS, in the Merton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wimbledon College have a sixth form?
Yes, Wimbledon College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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