Wimbledon High School GDST
A forward thinking, academic school, for intellectual girls who liked to be challenged, in South West London.
Ideal student
A bright, curious girl who enjoys academic challenge but also wants to explore widely beyond the classroom. Wimbledon High tends to suit confident, independent learners who are happy to question ideas and involve themselves fully in school life.
Main sports
Hockey, netball and cricket, with strong participation in rowing, athletics and a wide range of additional sports.
Stand-out facilities
A striking STEAM tower combining science and creative subjects, a modern sixth form centre, theatre spaces and excellent sports provision including a swimming pool and off-site playing fields near the All England Lawn Tennis Club.
Saturday school
Occasional fixtures.
Did you know?
Founded in 1880, Wimbledon High is part of the Girls’ Day School Trust and educates girls aged 4–18, with around ten applicants for every place at 11+.
Our takeaway
Wimbledon High combines serious academic standards with a lively intellectual culture where curiosity is encouraged and individuality valued. The atmosphere is purposeful but warm, and girls emerge articulate, thoughtful and well prepared for life beyond school.
"Above all, I'm proud to be leading a dynamic, academically adventurous school where staff and girls take themselves seriously but hold themselves lightly."
School Information
| Year | A* – A | A* – B |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 63 | 89 | 2018 | 72 | 94 | 2019 | 70 | 89 | 2022 | 82.9 | 93.9 | 2023 | 72 | 92 |
| Year | 9 - 8 | 9 - 7 |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 74.9 | 93.3 | 2018 | 72.6 | 93.6 | 2019 | 75.7 | 91.7 | 2022 | 80 | 92 | 2023 | 76 | 97 |
| Destination | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|
| Oxbridge | 16% |
| Sutton 13 The 13 best UK universities based on average rankings from surveys: Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Durham, Edinburgh, Imperial, LSE, Nottingham, Oxford, St Andrews, UCL, Warwick, York. | 41% |
| Other UK Universities | 40% |
| US Ivy League | 1% |
| Other US Universities | 1% |
| Other international Universities | 1% |
