Wimbledon College is a secondary school in London, 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. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 14.2%.
Pupil backgrounds are varied, 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 .
| 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 |
Ofsted inspection date: 18/09/2013
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Boys |
| School Capacity: | 1249 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1258 |
| Number of Boys: | 1258 |
| Number of Girls: | 0 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 14.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 26.90% | 339 |
| Other White | 25.20% | 317 |
| Other Asian | 11.90% | 150 |
| African | 10.10% | 127 |
| Other Mixed | 5.10% | 64 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 5.10% | 64 |
| Irish | 2.80% | 35 |
| Indian | 2.10% | 26 |
| White and Asian | 2.00% | 25 |
| Caribbean | 1.80% | 23 |
| White and Black African | 1.70% | 22 |
| Other Black | 1.50% | 19 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.20% | 15 |
| Chinese | 1.10% | 14 |
| Unclassified | 0.80% | 10 |
| Pakistani | 0.60% | 7 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.10% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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.