Merton
Wimbledon College
GCSE results 2026: every Merton school ranked · how England did
Dependable results for a comprehensive intake; the journey is the main thing to weigh.
What the data says
Published data, read plainly. It tells you what to check next; it does not guarantee a place or replace your local authority’s admissions guidance.
Attainment 8 of 56.0 is well above the national average of around 46. This reflects strong GCSE outcomes across the standard subject basket.
- 56.0
- Attainment 8
- 66%
- 5+ Eng & Maths
- 2025/2026
- Academic year
Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.
- +0.86
- Progress 8
- [0.65, 1.07]
- Confidence interval
Admissions realism depends on your home postcode and the school's published allocation data. Enter your postcode on this page to get a more specific assessment, and always verify the latest policy on the school's official admissions page.
This school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
Watch-outs
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Roman Catholic). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
What to do next
- Verify the school's official admissions policy
- Download and review the Supplementary Information Form
- Book an open day or school visit
- Add this school to your shortlist and compare with backup options
Starting school in September 2027
- Secondary (Year 7): apply by 31 October 2026; offers on 1 March 2027.
National dates for England. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another council.
Admissions and catchment
Year 7 entry · Merton council allocation figures, 2023–2026
Applications and places
Published admission number (PAN) against applications
847 applications for 199 places in 2026
Councils count applications differently (all preferences or first preferences only).
Pupils on roll
School census count against building capacity
101% full. Source: Get Information about Schools, 26 September 2026. A full school can still have places in the entry year.
Sources — check them yourself
- 2026 (first allocation): Merton council allocation figures (PDF, page 3)
- 2025 (first allocation): Merton council allocation figures (PDF, page 4)
- 2024 (first allocation): Merton council allocation figures (PDF, page 5)
- 2023 (first allocation): Merton council allocation figures (PDF, page 6)
- Official admissions page: Merton. Use its address checker or booklet to confirm your own position.
Figures collected from council publications on 27 September 2026 and shown as printed, converted to km. Years the council did not publish are left blank. Past allocations never guarantee a place.
Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25 or 2025/26)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | 7+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/2026 (provisional) | 196 | 56.0 | — | 66.3% | 22.4% | — | — |
| 2024/2025 | 194 | 57.0 | — | 68.6% | — | 65.5% | 5.4 |
| 2023/2024 | 191 | 56.8 | +0.86 | 64.9% | — | 74.3% | 5.4 |
| 2022/2023 | 191 | 58.2 | +0.70 | 67.5% | — | 69.6% | 5.5 |
| 2021/2022 | 190 | 59.5 | +0.61 | — | — | 75.0% | 5.6 |
EBacc figures stop at 2024/2025: the DfE no longer publishes them from 2025/2026.
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Merton for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 102681 |
| Local authority | Merton |
| Region | London |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Voluntary aided school |
| Gender of entry | Boys |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Head Master Adrian Laing |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | SW19 4NS |
| Pupils | 1,258 |
| FSM eligible | 21.4% |
Contact and identifiers
Edge Hill, London, SW19 4NS
http://www.wimbledoncollege.org.uk/2089462533| DfE number | 4701 |
| UKPRN | 10007531 |
| Opened | — |
| GIAS updated | 18 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2025/2026 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | — |
| Behaviour and attitudes | — |
| Personal development | — |
| Leadership and management | — |
| Safeguarding | — |
| Inspection type | — |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | — |
| Publication date | — |