Wimbledon College
Voluntary aided secondary school in London (Merton).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
Faith in God, Faith in self and Faith in others. Having a positive attitude, and encouraging others to be filled with a hope. Eager to know, learn, discover or understand something. Participating or engaged in a particular sphere or activity. Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing. Presenting yourself well.
Telling or expressing the truth; honesty Feeling or showing an appreciation for something done or received. Giving of time and effort for others Actions that are thoughtfully done. An awareness of how our actions today have consequences in the future. Setting a positive example to others. Acquiring knowledge through study..
Having or showing experience, knowledge and good judgement. Welcome to the Wimbledon College website. I hope that it will enable you to gain an insight into the life and spirit of the College, the values that underpin our community and all that the school has to offer your son. Wimbledon College has a strong tradition as a Jesuit School.
At the heart of the Jesuit tradition is the insight of St Ignatius of Loyola that God is to be found in all things. This belief means that Wimbledon College, along with Jesuit schools worldwide, aims to:
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
1 activityiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Choir
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Quality in CareersRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 102681
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Boys
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Merton
- Constituency
- Wimbledon
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (12 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Kate Dixon | Chair of Governors | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fr Paul Nicholson SJ | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Fr John Moffatt SJ | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Thomas William Causton | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Catherine Therese Wilkins | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Chris Fox | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Sharon Tomiko Waruguru Ogwang | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Kevin Harbottle | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Helen Forbes | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Simon Bennett | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Juan Christian Teixidor | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Adrian Laing | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2011 |
| Mr Philip Alexander Shandro Former | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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