Wimbledon College
URN: 102681 • London SW19 4NS
Overview
- Name
- Wimbledon College
- URN
- 102681
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Boys
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 66.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Adrian Laing (since 2025) , Head Master
- Telephone
- 02089462533
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Edge Hill, London SW19 4NS
Summary
Wimbledon College is a voluntary aided secondary school for boys located in London, with a current enrolment of 1,258 pupils, slightly above its capacity of 1,249. The school operates under the Jesuit tradition, which emphasizes the holistic development of students, fostering a caring and disciplined community. The ethos of the school is rooted in the principles of St Ignatius of Loyola, encouraging pupils to recognize their potential and contribute positively to society.
The curriculum at Wimbledon College is designed to support high academic achievement, with a strong focus on individual progress. The school prides itself on maintaining high standards and offers a range of extracurricular activities to promote personal growth and development outside the classroom. The dedicated staff provide support and guidance to help students excel in their studies.
Currently, the Governing Body is exploring the possibility of converting to academy status under the Sancta Familia Academy Trust, in alignment with the Archdiocese of Southwark's initiative for Catholic schools. This proposal is under consultation with stakeholders, including parents and the wider community, to ensure that the transition, if pursued, aligns with the best interests of the students and the school community.
The curriculum at Wimbledon College is designed to support high academic achievement, with a strong focus on individual progress. The school prides itself on maintaining high standards and offers a range of extracurricular activities to promote personal growth and development outside the classroom. The dedicated staff provide support and guidance to help students excel in their studies.
Currently, the Governing Body is exploring the possibility of converting to academy status under the Sancta Familia Academy Trust, in alignment with the Archdiocese of Southwark's initiative for Catholic schools. This proposal is under consultation with stakeholders, including parents and the wider community, to ensure that the transition, if pursued, aligns with the best interests of the students and the school community.
Useful links
- 17 Mar 2025Governors' Consultation on AcademisationRead more (governance)
- Governors' Consultation on Academisation (governance)
- Term Dates 2024-25 (calendar)
- Term Dates 2025-26 (calendar)
- Calendar & News (calendar)
- College Calendar (calendar)
- 20 December 202424/12/20 09:06:35Autumn Term 2024 Careers NewsRead more (calendar)
- 4 April 202525/04/04 14:01:43Lent Term 2025 Careers NewsletterRead more (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Graveney School (82.7)
- Kingsdale Foundation School (82.7)
- The London Oratory School (82.7)
- Alexandra Park School (82.1)
- Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School (81.8)
Key details
- LA
- Merton
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1249
- Pupils
- 1258
- Boys
- 1258
- Girls
- 0
- FSM %
- 21.40
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1258 | 1258 | 0 | 1249 | 21.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1248 | 1248 | 0 | 1249 | 18.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1249 | 1249 | 0 | 1249 | 13.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1249 | 1249 | 0 | 1249 | 13.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1266 | 1266 | 0 | 1249 | 11.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1255 | 1255 | 0 | 1249 | 9.50 |
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