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Wimbledon College, London

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Wimbledon College details

Address:

Wimbledon College
Edge Hill, London, Merton SW19 4NS

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Exam data

Authority:

Merton

Type:

Voluntary aided

Admissions:

Comprehensive

Gender of entry:

Boys

Age range:

11-18

Number of students:

1,262

Gender of sixth form:

Boys

Last inspection:

October 2001. Read the full inspection report.

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General information

Background: The Wimbledon College was founded by the Jesuits in September 1892 in the front room of the Jesuit presbytery in Nursery Road, between Worple Road and the railway line from Wimbledon to Raynes Park. In 1945, the college became a voluntary aided Grammar School and in 1969 it became a comprehensive school. All students have access to ICT lessons in specialised computer laboratories. In addition, there are facilities for all subjects to integrate the use of ICT in their own areas. The college has first class sports facilities including a 25 metres long swimming pool and a newly equipped weights area. There is a field at the college, five rugby pitches at the Campion Centre and three more at the school grounds in Coombe Lane. Sport is offered at many levels in the college. Students can participate in inter-school sports and house sports. The college also offers a range of clubs and activities including photography, computing, judo, craft and design, art and pottery, table tennis, orchestra etc. In addition the college organises day visits as well as adventure holidays. There is an active Parents? Association that raises funds for the college and organises a number of social functions, which contribute to the community spirit of the college. The college aims to achieve the most for each individual so that it may work with Christ in building God?s kingdom in the world.

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