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Wimbledon High School GDST Catchment Area

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

Wimbledon High School GDST is an other independent not applicable school in Merton , serving pupils aged 4-19, with 1073 pupils, and a capacity of 1095 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4-19

Age range

1,073

Pupils

1,095

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Wimbledon High School GDST Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Wimbledon High School GDST?

The catchment area for Wimbledon High School GDST is the geographic zone Merton uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Merton publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Entry to Wimbledon High School GDST is selective, and 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: 98% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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.

Find Merton catchment area documents →

Wimbledon High School GDST: 1095 places, 98% filled: nearing capacity

Wimbledon High School GDST has a published admission number of 1095 places. 1073 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 98%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 1095, Merton's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Merton publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Merton school admissions →

Wimbledon High School GDST: School Information

Full address
Mansel Road, London, SW19 4AB
Local authority
Merton
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
4-19 years
Gender
Girls
Admissions policy
Selective
DfE URN
102692

Other Not applicable Schools in

If Wimbledon High School GDST is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Wimbledon High School GDST by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Wimbledon High School GDST

What is the catchment area for Wimbledon High School GDST?

The catchment area for Wimbledon High School GDST is the geographic zone Merton uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Merton publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Wimbledon High School GDST oversubscribed?

Wimbledon High School GDST is operating close to its capacity of 1095 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Wimbledon High School GDST?

Wimbledon High School GDST 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 High School GDST cover?

Wimbledon High School GDST is a not applicable school in Merton, serving pupils aged 4-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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