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Wimbledon High School GDST

Other independent school · SW19 4AB

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Map showing Wimbledon High School GDST

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#17 of 2,536

Better than 99% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages4 to 19
Pupils1,085
GenderGirls
Admissions policySelective
Head teacherMs Fionnuala Kennedy
Local authorityMerton
Opened30 Sept 1980
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 102692.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolMertonEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.67.252.546.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.0%73.8%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.0%56.2%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.0%19.5%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0%70.5%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 4103--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolMertonEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.51.56, better than England, better than Merton35.935
Average A-level gradeA--
Average points, best three A-levels51.7, better than England, better than Merton36.6235.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsA+--
AAB or better58%, better than England, better than Merton18.7%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.0.36, better than England--
A-level progressAbove average, better than England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study89--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.z--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils1,085
Girls1,085
Boys0
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.191
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.1

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.90.8%
Higher education74.7%
Employment8%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.3.4%
Further education2.3%
Apprenticeship1.1%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near Wimbledon High School GDST
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miNot applicableWillington SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.4 miPrimaryBishop Gilpin CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Outstanding
0.4 miPrimaryDundonald Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.4 miNot applicableRR6Sixth form centres
Unrated
0.5 miSecondaryRicards Lodge High SchoolCommunity school
Outstanding
0.5 miSecondaryWimbledon CollegeVoluntary aided school
Good
0.6 miPrimarySt Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
0.6 miNot applicableWimbledon Common Preparatory SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.6 miNot applicableDonhead Preparatory SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.7 miNot applicableKing's College SchoolOther independent school
Unrated

Frequently asked questions about Wimbledon High School GDST

How does Wimbledon High School GDST rank in England?

Wimbledon High School GDST ranks 17 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 99% of schools).

What are Wimbledon High School GDST's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Wimbledon High School GDST was A, and 58% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend Wimbledon High School GDST?

Wimbledon High School GDST has 1,085 pupils aged 4 to 19.

Does Wimbledon High School GDST have a sixth form?

Yes, Wimbledon High School GDST teaches students up to age 19.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.