Wimbledon Common Preparatory School
London, Merton, Greater London · SW19 4TA
A small independent pre-prep for boys aged four to seven, Wimbledon Common Preparatory School in Merton focuses entirely on the early years before transition. With around 163 pupils, the setting is intimate and the staff can know each child well. The Independent Schools Inspectorate awarded the school its top grade of "excellent", and personal development was judged equally strong. Around 5.5 per cent of pupils receive SEN support.
163
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£22,564
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Boys
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 4-7
- Pupils
- 163
- Location
- London, Merton, Greater London
- Website
- https://www.wcps.org.uk/
- Telephone
- 0208 946 1001
Headteacher
Head Mr Andrew Forbes
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Teaching & academics
An ISI judgement of "excellent" reflects the quality of teaching and learning across this early-years stage. With boys leaving at seven, the school's work is geared towards preparing them well for the next phase, and the small roll allows close attention to each child's progress. The school supports the roughly one in eighteen pupils with identified additional needs.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 5.52%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
Mobile phone policy
Mobile phones are not allowed to be used on the premises by pupils or parents.
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £22,564
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 11 March 2025
The last word
A small, top-rated pre-prep for boys, giving families a focused and supportive start before the move on at seven.
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Wimbledon Common Preparatory School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Wimbledon Common Preparatory School located?
Wimbledon Common Preparatory School is located at Wimbledon, London, SW19 4TA.
What type of school is Wimbledon Common Preparatory School?
Wimbledon Common Preparatory School is an independent (fee-paying) school in Greater London.
How many pupils attend Wimbledon Common Preparatory School?
Wimbledon Common Preparatory School has approximately 163 pupils on roll.
What is Wimbledon Common Preparatory School's inspection rating?
Wimbledon Common Preparatory School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 11 March 2025.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.