What did Ofsted judge Wimbledon College's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Wimbledon College's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in September 2013 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in March 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Wimbledon College?

Wimbledon College has 1,266 pupils on roll.

What are Wimbledon College’s exam results?

In 2025-26 (DfE’s provisional figures), its average Attainment 8 score was 56: DfE’s measure of pupils’ results across eight GCSE-level subjects. In 2024-25, A-level students averaged 38.71 points per A-level entry. Trends and the detail behind each figure are on the Results tab.

What ages does Wimbledon College take?

Wimbledon College admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is Wimbledon College located?

Wimbledon College is located in London, SW19 4NS, Merton.

How do I apply to Wimbledon College?

Wimbledon College is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

Does Wimbledon College have a religious character?

Yes — Wimbledon College has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Year 7 places decided at Wimbledon College?

When Wimbledon College has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Catholic boys who are looked after Catholic children and all previously looked after Catholic children — Catholic boys who are looked after and all previously looked after Catholic children who have been adopted or who have become the subject of a child arrangement order or special guardianship order, including Catholic boys who appear to the admissions authority to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be so as a result of being adopted; 2. Baptised Catholic boys in possession of a Certificate of Catholic Practice — Both a baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church and the Certificate of Catholic Practice must be provided; 3. Baptised Catholic boys who do not have a Certificate of Catholic Practice — A baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided, and 5 further criteria. The school offers 199 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Within any category, in order: (i) boys with a brother on the school roll or a brother or sister on the roll of the Ursuline High School, Wimbledon at the time of admission; (ii) boys whose parent is a member of staff employed at the school for two or more years at the time of application and/or recruited to fill a vacant post with a demonstrable skill shortage; (iii) social, pastoral and medical needs making the school particularly suitable, with strong professional evidence; (iv) proximity to the school from the boy's home address measured in a straight line from the School entrance by the local authority using a geographical computerised information system. Where two or more children live at the same distance for the last place, lots are drawn.

What is the largest ethnic background at Wimbledon College?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 26.1% of pupils at Wimbledon College are recorded as White Other. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Wimbledon College

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Catholic boys who are looked after Catholic children and all previously looked after Catholic children — Catholic boys who are looked after and all previously looked after Catholic children who have been adopted or who have become the subject of a child arrangement order or special guardianship order, including Catholic boys who appear to the admissions authority to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be so as a result of being adopted.
2Baptised Catholic boys in possession of a Certificate of Catholic Practice — Both a baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church and the Certificate of Catholic Practice must be provided.
3Baptised Catholic boys who do not have a Certificate of Catholic Practice — A baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided.
4Other boys who are looked after children and all previously looked after children — Previously looked after children who have been adopted or who have become the subject of a child arrangement order or special guardianship order, including children who appear to the admissions authority to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be so as a result of being adopted.
5Boys enrolled in the catechumenate — Evidence of enrolment in the catechumenate will be required.
6Boys who are members of Eastern Orthodox Churches — Evidence of Baptism will be required.
7Boys who are members of other faiths, Churches and denominations — Evidence of Baptism/dedication or evidence of membership required.
8Other boys

If two applications tie: Within any category, in order: (i) boys with a brother on the school roll or a brother or sister on the roll of the Ursuline High School, Wimbledon at the time of admission; (ii) boys whose parent is a member of staff employed at the school for two or more years at the time of application and/or recruited to fill a vacant post with a demonstrable skill shortage; (iii) social, pastoral and medical needs making the school particularly suitable, with strong professional evidence; (iv) proximity to the school from the boy's home address measured in a straight line from the School entrance by the local authority using a geographical computerised information system. Where two or more children live at the same distance for the last place, lots are drawn.

Boys' school. PAN of 199 includes all pupils with an EHCP. Approved by the Board of Governors October 2025. Pupils with an EHC plan naming the school are admitted without reference to the criteria.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Wimbledon College: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Wimbledon College's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Wimbledon College's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in September 2013 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in March 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Wimbledon College?: Wimbledon College has 1,266 pupils on roll.
What are Wimbledon College’s exam results?: In 2025-26 (DfE’s provisional figures), its average Attainment 8 score was 56: DfE’s measure of pupils’ results across eight GCSE-level subjects. In 2024-25, A-level students averaged 38.71 points per A-level entry. Trends and the detail behind each figure are on the Results tab.
What ages does Wimbledon College take?: Wimbledon College admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Wimbledon College located?: Wimbledon College is located in London, SW19 4NS, Merton.
How do I apply to Wimbledon College?: Wimbledon College is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
Does Wimbledon College have a religious character?: Yes — Wimbledon College has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Year 7 places decided at Wimbledon College?: When Wimbledon College has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Catholic boys who are looked after Catholic children and all previously looked after Catholic children — Catholic boys who are looked after and all previously looked after Catholic children who have been adopted or who have become the subject of a child arrangement order or special guardianship order, including Catholic boys who appear to the admissions authority to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be so as a result of being adopted; 2. Baptised Catholic boys in possession of a Certificate of Catholic Practice — Both a baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church and the Certificate of Catholic Practice must be provided; 3. Baptised Catholic boys who do not have a Certificate of Catholic Practice — A baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided, and 5 further criteria. The school offers 199 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Within any category, in order: (i) boys with a brother on the school roll or a brother or sister on the roll of the Ursuline High School, Wimbledon at the time of admission; (ii) boys whose parent is a member of staff employed at the school for two or more years at the time of application and/or recruited to fill a vacant post with a demonstrable skill shortage; (iii) social, pastoral and medical needs making the school particularly suitable, with strong professional evidence; (iv) proximity to the school from the boy's home address measured in a straight line from the School entrance by the local authority using a geographical computerised information system. Where two or more children live at the same distance for the last place, lots are drawn.
What is the largest ethnic background at Wimbledon College?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 26.1% of pupils at Wimbledon College are recorded as White Other. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Wimbledon College

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Catholic boys who are looked after Catholic children and all previously looked after Catholic children — Catholic boys who are looked after and all previously looked after Catholic children who have been adopted or who have become the subject of a child arrangement order or special guardianship order, including Catholic boys who appear to the admissions authority to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be so as a result of being adopted.
2Baptised Catholic boys in possession of a Certificate of Catholic Practice — Both a baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church and the Certificate of Catholic Practice must be provided.
3Baptised Catholic boys who do not have a Certificate of Catholic Practice — A baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided.
4Other boys who are looked after children and all previously looked after children — Previously looked after children who have been adopted or who have become the subject of a child arrangement order or special guardianship order, including children who appear to the admissions authority to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be so as a result of being adopted.
5Boys enrolled in the catechumenate — Evidence of enrolment in the catechumenate will be required.
6Boys who are members of Eastern Orthodox Churches — Evidence of Baptism will be required.
7Boys who are members of other faiths, Churches and denominations — Evidence of Baptism/dedication or evidence of membership required.
8Other boys

Boys' school. PAN of 199 includes all pupils with an EHCP. Approved by the Board of Governors October 2025. Pupils with an EHC plan naming the school are admitted without reference to the criteria.

Wimbledon College: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Wimbledon College's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Wimbledon College's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in September 2013 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in March 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Wimbledon College?: Wimbledon College has 1,266 pupils on roll.
What are Wimbledon College’s exam results?: In 2025-26 (DfE’s provisional figures), its average Attainment 8 score was 56: DfE’s measure of pupils’ results across eight GCSE-level subjects. In 2024-25, A-level students averaged 38.71 points per A-level entry. Trends and the detail behind each figure are on the Results tab.
What ages does Wimbledon College take?: Wimbledon College admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Wimbledon College located?: Wimbledon College is located in London, SW19 4NS, Merton.
How do I apply to Wimbledon College?: Wimbledon College is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
Does Wimbledon College have a religious character?: Yes — Wimbledon College has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Year 7 places decided at Wimbledon College?: When Wimbledon College has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Catholic boys who are looked after Catholic children and all previously looked after Catholic children — Catholic boys who are looked after and all previously looked after Catholic children who have been adopted or who have become the subject of a child arrangement order or special guardianship order, including Catholic boys who appear to the admissions authority to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be so as a result of being adopted; 2. Baptised Catholic boys in possession of a Certificate of Catholic Practice — Both a baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church and the Certificate of Catholic Practice must be provided; 3. Baptised Catholic boys who do not have a Certificate of Catholic Practice — A baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided, and 5 further criteria. The school offers 199 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Within any category, in order: (i) boys with a brother on the school roll or a brother or sister on the roll of the Ursuline High School, Wimbledon at the time of admission; (ii) boys whose parent is a member of staff employed at the school for two or more years at the time of application and/or recruited to fill a vacant post with a demonstrable skill shortage; (iii) social, pastoral and medical needs making the school particularly suitable, with strong professional evidence; (iv) proximity to the school from the boy's home address measured in a straight line from the School entrance by the local authority using a geographical computerised information system. Where two or more children live at the same distance for the last place, lots are drawn.
What is the largest ethnic background at Wimbledon College?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 26.1% of pupils at Wimbledon College are recorded as White Other. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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