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Wimbledon Common Preparatory School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Wimbledon Common Preparatory School is a other independent not applicable school in London, Merton , serving pupils aged 4–7, with 163 pupils, and a capacity of 175 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–7

Age range

163

Pupils

175

Capacity

93%

Fill rate

Wimbledon Common Preparatory School Catchment Area Information

Entry to Wimbledon Common Preparatory School is selective — applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Merton may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.

Operating near capacity: 93% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The full admissions policy — including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria — is published by Merton before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

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Wimbledon Common Preparatory School — School Information

Full address
113 Ridgway, London, SW19 4TA
Local authority
Merton
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
4–7 years
Gender
Boys
Admissions policy
Selective
DfE URN
102690

Other Not applicable Schools in London

If Wimbledon Common Preparatory School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Wimbledon Common Preparatory School

Is Wimbledon Common Preparatory School oversubscribed?

Wimbledon Common Preparatory School is operating close to its capacity of 175 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Wimbledon Common Preparatory School?

Wimbledon Common Preparatory School is a selective school — admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Merton publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does Wimbledon Common Preparatory School cover?

Wimbledon Common Preparatory School is a not applicable school in London, Merton, serving pupils aged 4–7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.