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Wimbledon High School GDST

Merton, Greater London · SW19 4AB

Part of the Girls' Day School Trust and educating girls from 4 to 18, Wimbledon High School in Merton has built a strong academic reputation since its founding in 1880. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school excellent for both education and personal development, with full marks on compliance. It is one of the larger independent girls' schools in the area, with 743 pupils, including a sixth form of 210. Around 15 per cent of pupils receive SEN support, and the school is non-denominational with a day-only model.

743

Pupils

excellent

ISI

£22,416

Day fees / yr

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Overview & data

Gender: Girls
Type: independent (fee-paying) school
Age range: 4-18
Pupils: 743
Location: Merton, Greater London
Website: www.wimbledonhigh.gdst.net
Telephone: 0208 971 0900

Entrance & admissions

Entry age: 11

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Headteacher

Head Ms Fionnuala Kennedy

Latest results

Attainment 8

National average 46.9

GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)

100%

National average 47%

GCSE grade 9-7

86%

A-level A*-A

43%

A-level A*-B

95%

Teaching & academics

Results sit well above national benchmarks: the average Attainment 8 score is 81 against a national figure of 46.9, every pupil achieves grade 5 or higher in English and Maths, and 86 per cent of GCSE entries reach grades 9 to 7. At A-level, 43 per cent of grades are A*-A and 95 per cent reach A*-B, with sciences, mathematics and humanities among the most popular choices. The curriculum spans GCSE, A-level and the EPQ, and languages on offer include French, Spanish, German and Chinese.

Sixth form

Sixth-form pupils: 210

Popular A-level subjects

MathematicsChemistryBiologyEnglish LiteratureHistoryGovernment and PoliticsEconomicsPsychology

Qualifications offered

GCSEA-levelEPQ

Learning support & SEN

SEN support: 14.54%
EHC plans: 0%

Arts & extracurricular

Scholarships

AcademicMusic

Languages

FrenchSpanishGermanChinese

Popular GCSE subjects

MathematicsEnglish LanguageEnglish LiteratureBiologyChemistryPhysicsFrenchSpanishGeographyHistory

Ethos & heritage

Founded: 1880
Religious character: Non-denom
Boarding: No

Mobile phone policy

Lower school (years 7 and 8) and middle school (years 9 – 11) students should have their phones off all day and leave them in their lockers. Lower school students must put their phones in their Phone Away (clear Perspex) locker by morning registration until the end of the school day. Year 11 students only are allowed to use their phones in their common room, although this privilege can be removed if it is abused by a member or members of the year group. Sixth formers can have their phones on their person and are allowed to use them within designated sixth form spaces (Cafe Sixth, common and quiet rooms) only.

Money matters

Day fees (per year): £28,857 - £22,416
Bursaries up to: 110% of fees

Means-tested bursaries up to 110 per cent

Inspection reports

ISI rating: excellent
ISI personal development: excellent
Last inspected: 19 March 2024

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The last word

An academically demanding girls' school with consistently high results and means-tested bursaries that can cover full fees and beyond. Best suited to confident, motivated learners who will thrive in a competitive environment.

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