Willington School

URN: 101069 • London SW19 7QQ

Overview

Name
Willington School
URN
101069
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Selective
Trust
Private
Yes
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
41.6 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Keith Brown (since 2025) , Headmaster
Telephone
02089447020
Website
Visit
Address
Worcester Road, London SW19 7QQ

Summary

Willington School, located in Wimbledon, London, is an independent co-educational prep school catering to children aged 3 to 11. Established in 1885, the school emphasizes a nurturing environment that values individual growth and development. With a current enrollment of 217 pupils and a capacity for 324, Willington Prep aims to provide a rich educational experience grounded in the values of kindness, honesty, respect, and humility.

The curriculum at Willington is broad and vibrant, supported by a variety of co-curricular activities that foster creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. The school is committed to preparing its pupils for future academic success, with a tradition of sending students to prestigious independent senior schools. From September 2021, Willington has transitioned to an 11+ school, allowing pupils to complete their education at the end of Year 6.

In addition to its academic offerings, Willington provides before and after school care to accommodate working families, with sessions available from 7:30 am and various after-school options until 6:00 pm. The school prides itself on being a multicultural and multi-faith community where every child is valued and supported in their journey of learning and discovery.

Key details

LA
Merton
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
324
Pupils
217
Boys
172
Girls
45
FSM %
Open date
1957-09-30
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 217 172 45 324
2024-09-11 225 184 41 324
2023-09-11 179 165 14 324 0.00
2022-09-11 179 165 14 324 0.00
2021-09-11 217 209 8 324 0.00
2020-09-11 228 228 0 324 0.00

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