Located in London, Wimbledon College is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a voluntary aided school and operates as a boys school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a roman catholic religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Wimbledon College currently has around 1258 pupils on roll, which is about 101% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 100% boys and % girls. Around 21.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 5.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 14.2%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 26.9%. other white pupils make up about 25.2% , followed by other asian at 11.9%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 98% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (97%) , including 85% who stay in school sixth forms and 11% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Edge Hill, London, SW19 4NS
Website: http://www.wimbledoncollege.org.uk/
Telephone: 02089462533
School Type: Voluntary aided school
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Merton
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Adrian Laing
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 102681

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 18/09/2013

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 18
Gender: Boys
School Capacity: 1249
Number of Pupils: 1258
Number of Boys: 1258
Number of Girls: 0

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.7% 4%
Persistent absence: 14.2% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British26.90%339
Other White25.20%317
Other Asian11.90%150
African10.10%127
Other Mixed5.10%64
Other (any other ethnic group)5.10%64
Irish2.80%35
Indian2.10%26
White and Asian2.00%25
Caribbean1.80%23
White and Black African1.70%22
Other Black1.50%19
White and Black Caribbean1.20%15
Chinese1.10%14
Unclassified0.80%10
Pakistani0.60%7
Bangladeshi0.10%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Well above average (0.70)
Of the 191 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 177 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
0.70
Town average
0.28
Local authority average
0.68
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
70%
Town average
48%
Local authority average
40%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
68%
Town average
48%
Local authority average
55%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
58.2
Town average
46.5
Local authority average
50.3
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
5.5
Town average
4.2
Local authority average
4.3
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
98%

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hollymount School
Cambridge Road , Raynes Park SW20 0SQ
3out of 4 920 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Dundonald Primary School
Dundonald Road , SW19 3QH
3out of 4 957 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Wimbledon Chase Primary School
Merton Hall Road , SW19 3QB
3out of 4 1,012 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Bishop Gilpin CofE Primary School
Lake Road , SW19 7EP
4out of 4 1,477 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Russell Road , Wimbledon SW19 1QL
3out of 4 1,590 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Park House Middle School
Arthur Road , Wimbledon SW19 7DZ
- not rated 1,449 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Wimbledon College
Edge Hill , SW19 4NS
3out of 4 0 yd Voluntary aided school No Boys More About School
Ursuline High School Wimbledon
Crescent Road , Wimbledon SW20 8HA
- not rated 518 yd Voluntary aided school No Girls More About School
Ursuline High School Wimbledon
Crescent Road , Wimbledon SW20 8HA
3out of 4 518 yd Academy converter No Girls More About School
Ricards Lodge High School
Lake Road , Wimbledon SW19 7HB
4out of 4 1,653 yd Community school No Girls More About School
Rutlish School
Watery Lane , Merton Park SW20 9AD
- not rated 1,682 yd Voluntary controlled school No Boys More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Wimbledon Chase County Middle School
Merton Hall Road , SW19 3QB
- not rated 1,012 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Park House Middle School
Arthur Road , SW19 7DZ
- not rated 1,449 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bushey County Middle School
West Barnes Lane , SW20 0BZ
- not rated 1,987 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hillcross County Middle School
Ashridge Way , SM4 4ED
- not rated 2,653 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Catherine's Catholic Middle School
Grand Drive , West Wimbledon SW20 9NA
- not rated 2,743 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Wimbledon Common Preparatory School
113 Ridgway , SW19 4TA
- not rated 139 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School
Donhead Preparatory School
33 Edge Hill , Wimbledon SW19 4ND
- not rated 166 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Ursuline Preparatory School
18 The Downs , Wimbledon SW20 8HR
- not rated 367 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
King's College School
Southside , Wimbledon Common SW19 4TT
- not rated 450 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School
Norwegian School in London
28 Arterberry Rd , Wimbledon SW20 8AH
- not rated 473 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.