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Wimbledon College

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Adrian Laing

location_onLondon, SW19 4NS

language Visit Website phone 2089462533

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2017

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Students

1,246

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Attainment 8

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GCSE Rank

#3 in Merton

#364 of 3,216 nationally

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Wimbledon College is a Voluntary aided school secondary school in London, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Wimbledon College is a voluntary aided school in London, Merton, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. The school has approximately 1,258 pupils on roll, of whom 22% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 57, placing the school #3 in Merton and #364 of 3,216 nationally. 68.60% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 35.1% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 27 A-level subjects. 60.9% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 35.0% at A*–A. A-level value added: +0.14 — students made above-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2017. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.8× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.5:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 3.1 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

68.60%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)35.1%

Entering EBacc65.50%

EBacc APS5.43

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.86

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

56.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc74.30%

EBacc APS5.43

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.70

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

58.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc70%

EBacc APS5.53

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.61

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

59.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc75%

EBacc APS5.61

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc61%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.26

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

53.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc63%

EBacc APS5.11

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.2

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

53.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc63%

EBacc APS5.08

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)96%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

99%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)97%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

99%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)98%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

99%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)99%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.14

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

119

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*10.0%

Achieving A*–A35.0%

Achieving A*–B60.9%

VA Banding Above average

Retention rate95.8%

A-level subjects offered27

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.22

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate14.30%

2023

Avg Grade

B-

Students

118

Retention rate98.30%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

100

Retention rate98.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

21 March 2023

Inspection Report

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05 December 2017

Inspection Report

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18 September 2013

Inspection Report

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24 May 2011

Inspection Report

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09 December 2009

Inspection Report

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02 May 2007

Inspection Report

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08 October 2001

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2017-12-05

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2013-09-18

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2009-12-09

None EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

3.0%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.6%(33 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,258 pupils. During this period, there were 38 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 3.0%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,258	38	3.0%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,261	40	3.2%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,249	40	3.2%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,248	48	3.8%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,257	60	4.8%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,247	38	3.0%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,246	34	2.7%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,243	38	3.1%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,254	36	2.9%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,249	37	3.0%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,259	23	1.8%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,265	23	1.8%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,266	12	0.9%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,268	39	3.1%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,255	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,255	22	1.8%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,260	35	2.8%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,266	29	2.3%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,264	34	2.7%	3.8%	4
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,270	32	2.5%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,259	38	3.0%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,266	44	3.5%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,266	52	4.1%	3.7%	2
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,264	49	3.9%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,266	64	5.1%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,268	54	4.3%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 93 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 84 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 45 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 37 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 27 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 17 pupils

Hearing Impairment 5 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 pupils

Physical Disability 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

96.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

98.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

20.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree66%

agree31%

disagree2%

don't know1%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree47%

agree42%

disagree7%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree46%

agree20%

disagree3%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

not applicable27%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes18%

no82%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree62%

agree30%

disagree4%

dont know4%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree63%

agree31%

disagree2%

strongly disagree1%

don't know3%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree62%

agree34%

disagree2%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree65%

agree29%

disagree4%

don't know2%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree61%

agree37%

disagree2%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree73%

agree25%

disagree2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree59%

agree33%

disagree3%

strongly disagree1%

don't know3%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes96%

no4%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Faith Priority (Roman Catholic)

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

Top Secondary Schools in Merton

Rutlish School

Harris Academy Wimbledon

Ricards Lodge High School

Harris Academy Merton

Harris Academy Morden

St Mark's Church of England Academy