Hall School Wimbledon
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 4-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 17 the Downs Wimbledon London SW20 8HF |
| Phone | 02088799200 |
| Reference Number | 101086 |
Hall School Wimbledon has made commendable progress since its previous inadequate inspection, now achieving a good overall effectiveness rating across all key areas. The school’s leadership, under new proprietorship, has met all independent school standards, notably excelling in early years provision. Students, particularly in English, mathematics, and science, are making good progress, and there is a strong emphasis on delivering a well-rounded education that fosters personal development, behavior, and welfare. Despite these strengths, there are identifiable areas for improvement, particularly concerning the variability in teaching quality and narrow opportunities for technological learning, which the leadership is already addressing through new evaluation systems and development plans. The school operates across two sites and serves a diverse pupil population, including a significant proportion of students with special educational needs and those learning English as an additional language. Parents generally express satisfaction with the school, reporting that their children are happy and well-supported. However, there is a recognized need to strengthen the roles of middle leaders and refine planning processes to ensure all school initiatives have a clear impact on student outcomes.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 206 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 72.82%
Girls: 27.18% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 0% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 100% |
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 |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 26 Feb 2019 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 26 Feb 2019 | Standard inspection: |
| 28 Feb 2018 | Additional inspection |
| 06 Jun 2017 | Standard inspection: |
| 23 Feb 2017 | Additional inspection |
| 22 Jan 2015 | Emergency inspection |
| 21 Nov 2012 | Standard inspection: |
| 16 Jun 2009 | Standard inspection: |
| 07 Mar 2007 | Standard inspection: |
| 01 Oct 2001 | Standard inspection |
Strengths
- Outstanding early years provision that prepares children exceptionally well for Year 1.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Good progress made by pupils across the school, especially in core subjects.
- Strong focus on personal, social, moral, and cultural development through extensive enrichment opportunities.
- Teachers demonstrate strong subject knowledge and a commitment to pupil engagement.
Areas for Improvement
- Variability in teaching quality, particularly at the secondary level.
- Narrow opportunities for technological learning limiting pupil outcomes.
- Middle leaders not fully responsible for the quality of provision or school improvement.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 54.7 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 75% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 87.5% |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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