The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Girls only.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 81.0 vs national 43.8)
- This is a girls-only school
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
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
81.0
37.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
100%
58.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
44%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
A
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.37
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
15% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 4–19
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,073
- Capacity
- 98%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Merton
- Head
- Ms Fionnuala Kennedy (Head)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Mansel Road, London, SW19 4AB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDundonald Primary School
Primary · 701m away
Wimbledon College
Secondary · 820m away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 885m away
Donhead Preparatory School
Independent · 953m away
Wimbledon School of Art
Miscellaneous · 1.0km away
Wimbledon Chase Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Pelham Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Hall School Wimbledon
Independent · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Wimbledon High School GDST a selective school?
Yes. Wimbledon High School GDST 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 Wimbledon High School GDST?
Wimbledon High School GDST currently has 1,073 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wimbledon High School GDST take?
Wimbledon High School GDST caters for pupils aged 4 to 19.
Where is Wimbledon High School GDST?
Wimbledon High School GDST is in SW19 4AB, in the Merton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wimbledon High School GDST have a sixth form?
Yes, Wimbledon High School GDST has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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