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Wimbledon College
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Wimbledon College
- Secondary
- Merton SW19 4NS
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| Previous inspection | Satisfactory |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Attainment is well above national averages and students make good progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students鈥� behaviour is of a very high standard and they feel happy and safe at school.
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching is good and improving, but a small minority feel professional development is not sufficiently targeted.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents are engaged in a variety of ways including support evenings and focus groups.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents confirm that children feel happy, safe, and well looked after.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Senior leaders have a very strong understanding of the school shared by middle leaders.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Strategies to raise attainment are carefully planned and rigorously monitored.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Students feel safe and bullying is rare and quickly dealt with.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Equal opportunities are well supported, creating a positive ethos.
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About Us
Wimbledon College is a Secondary, Boys, Roman Catholic school located in Greater London, London.
It has 1248 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 68% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
98.30% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Establish a supportive and orderly environment so students can feel safe and inspired to participate in a variety of school activities. Encourage students to see the best in themselves and put forth the effort to maximise all of their abilities. instil in its students a sense of the needs of others and a resolve to devote their time and resources to serving others.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B
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A
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A
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-19 | 11-19 |
| Gender | Boys | Co-Ed | Girls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.9 | - | 14.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 68% | 34% | 67% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 16.50% | - | 20.00% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.70 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 58.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% | 36.17% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 86% | 47.56% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 70% | 27.83% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 38% | 14.89% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 52% | 20.11% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.53 | 3.01 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 91% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 194 | 141 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 98% | 87.82% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 13% | 26.36% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 82% | 43% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 4% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 14.64% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.64% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.55% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.61 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 59.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 70% | 30.56% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 89% | 40.22% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 75% | 24.06% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 39% | 13.22% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 57% | 18.28% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.61 | 2.68 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 83% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 192 | 141 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 99% | 81.55% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 13% | 25.18% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 84% | 42.82% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 5.18% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 8.36% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.55% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.18% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.26 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 53.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% 5 | 26.61% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 79% 2 | 37.11% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 63% | 21.83% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 29% 3 | 10.61% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 48% 5 | 15.67% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.11 | 2.48 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 92.64% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 188 | 129 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 97% | 88.27% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 11% | 27.91% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 85% | 41.27% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 4.27% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 14.91% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.73% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 3.45% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.2 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 53.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% 10 | 24.11% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 77% 4 | 36.44% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 63% | 21.67% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 32% 6 | 10.22% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 43% 2 | 14.72% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.08 | 2.36 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 76.91% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 198 | 131 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 73.55% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 12% | 21.64% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 80% | 39.73% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 4% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.82% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 1.55% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.55% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.46 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 55.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% | 27.06% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 81% | 39.29% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 61% | 20.65% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 38% | 13.12% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 45% | 14.88% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 79.27% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 195 | 137 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 41.36% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 18% | 22.82% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 76% | 37.36% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.64% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.82% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.55% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.18% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 35.65 | 37.9 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.32 | 38.51 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 16.50% | 27.13% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 161 | 114 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 71% | 71.25% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 2.13% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 16% | 13% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 7.5% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 39.41 | 41.73 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 40.18 | 42.36 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 28.7% | 33.8% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 128 | 101 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 73% | 76.13% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 1.63% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 11% | 7.88% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 8.63% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 32.18 1 | 36.42 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.43 | 36.77 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 9.0% | 25.86% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 113 | 94 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 73% | 66.43% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 4.57% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 21% | 15.43% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 3% | 5.86% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.73 3 | 36.75 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.07 | 36.58 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 13.9% | 25.67% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 9 | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 0% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 0% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 0% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 5.43% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 28.21 | 33.18 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.87 | 34.03 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 9.8% | 23.81% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 5 | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 14 | 11.86% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 1.86% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 13% | 12.57% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 6.43% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Wimbledon College
Local authority ratio 18 : 1