Willington School
Willington School is an independent school in Merton for pupils aged 3 to 11. It has 225 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Willington School is Good, from an inspection in June 2011.
Ofsted inspection: June 2011.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Worcester Road Wimbledon London SW19 7QQ |
| Reference Number | 101069 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 225 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 73.33%
Girls: 26.67% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Willington School delivers a good quality of education, ensuring pupils from four to thirteen years old achieve well academically while fostering their personal development. The school has a warm and supportive environment where pupils feel safe and enjoy learning. Notable strengths include outstanding pupil behavior and a strong moral and social framework that promotes respect and teamwork. However, the school must address some regulatory requirements and improve specific areas of its curriculum and reporting to parents.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 24 May 2011 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 24 May 2011 | Standard inspection: |
| 23 Jan 2008 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Outstanding pupil behavior and attitudes to learning
- Rich curriculum with extensive extracurricular activities
- Strong support for children with special educational needs
- Excellent communication between home and school
- Good overall progress for pupils, including in literacy and numeracy
- Effective leadership and management in Early Years Foundation Stage
Areas for Improvement
- Insufficient opportunities for older pupils in design and technology
- Variable quality of reports to parents regarding child progress
- Lack of appropriate facilities for sick pupils
In 2025–26, 16.9% of pupils at Willington School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 0.9% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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| Name | Distance |
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What is Willington School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Willington School is Good, from an inspection in June 2011.
When was Willington School last inspected by Ofsted?
Willington School was last inspected in June 2011.
How many pupils does Willington School have?
Willington School has 225 pupils on roll.
What age range does Willington School cover?
Willington School for pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Willington School?
Willington School is at Worcester Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19 7QQ.
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