Wimbledon Common Preparatory School

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Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

Progress 8 score 40.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

Progress 8 score 25.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score 20.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
Continue in education or training 20.0%
Sustained employment 20.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

Continue in education or training 40.0%
Sustained employment 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

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Contact Information

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Source: GIAS

Address: 113 Ridgway

, SW194TA
Phone: 2089461001
Website: wcps.org.uk/

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School Information

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Source: GIAS

URN: 102690
Type: Other independent school
Phase: Independent
Address: 113 Ridgway, SW19 4TA
Website: http://www.wcps.org.uk/
Age range: 4-7
Gender: Boys
School status: Open
Capacity: 175 pupils
Setting: Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form: No
Nursery: No

School Performance Data

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School Demographics

Total Pupils: 167

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Class Size Information

Average Class Size: 21 pupils; Excellent
Pupils per Year Group: 42; Average across all year groups
Total School Size: 167 pupils; 4-7

From the School Website

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Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Honesty Effort Ambition Respect Teamwork

Head Teacher's Message

WCPS is a warm, nurturing, pupil-centred community where happiness and wellbeing are central. The Headteacher highlights strong pastoral care, a well-integrated curriculum, and the school's ISI recognition of a significant strength in pupil wellbeing (March 2025); notes WCPS’s move to co-education in 2027 and the ongoing development of the school within the King's College School Corporation.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Art Ball Mastery Board Games Chess (Beginners and Intermediate) Construction, Lego and Meccano Cricket Coding Cookery Drama Early Morning Clubs Eco-Warriors Football Gardening Judo Music Programmable Robotics Science Tag Rugby Tennis

Sports

Football Tag Rugby Cricket Hockey Gymnastics Tennis Swimming Athletics

Facilities

Astroturf pitch on site Indoor hall for gymnastics Access to Kings College School facilities across the road (for fixtures and swimming lessons in Year 2) Dedicated outdoor classroom Adventure playground

Curriculum Highlights

Computing is integrated across all curriculum areas with a specialist KS1 lesson; three strands are Digital Citizenship, Content Creation, and Coding. Digital Citizenship covers online safety, privacy, respectful use of technology; supported by Common Sense Education and ThinkUKnow. Content Creation uses Purple Mash, Microsoft Word, and Book Creator to type, format text, insert images, and create multimedia projects. Coding begins with Bee-Bots and Blue-Bots, advancing to Espresso Coding to create interactive stories, animations and simple games. French is taught in Key Stage 1 by a native specialist teacher; 30 minutes per week; Reception topics include greetings, colours, numbers, animals, food and drinks; Year 1 and 2 cover body parts, hobbies and telling the time. Learning Enrichment supports pupils with a multiagency approach (working with educational psychologists, speech therapists, occupational therapists, and other professionals). Assessment is used to monitor progress; 7+ Examinations are part of the process; emphasis on well-being and holistic development. Squirrels Exploration Society (S.E.S.) provides outdoor learning sessions and aims to develop confidence, resilience, creativity, and self-awareness. Heart values and house system are integral to school life (HEART: Honesty, Effort, Ambition, Respect, Teamwork). Houses named Kingsmere, Bluegate, Queensmere and Ravine; house points and a House Cup.

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

On-site wraparound care is available; Squirrels Club runs Monday to Thursday until 5pm; After School Clubs run until 4:30pm; Pupils can be on site from 7:45am to 5pm.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions are academically selective. The entry process for Reception is described as friendly and nursery-style, with Getting to Know You sessions to assess language, social, numerical and creative skills. Registrations are accepted from birth, with occasional places available in all year groups. All pupils entering WCPS will be preparing for 7+ assessments and future schools; the school emphasises helping families find the best match for their child.

Financial Information

2025-2026 Fees: Per Term £7,521 (including VAT); Per Annum £22,564. An Acceptance Deposit of £2,500 is payable on acceptance of a place. Registration Fee £240. Fees are payable in advance by direct debit. A term's notice is required for withdrawal. The school does not accept Childcare Vouchers.