Wimbledon High School GDST
· SW19 4AB
Wimbledon High School GDST is a long-established independent girls' school in South London, founded in 1880 and part of the Girls' Day School Trust. The school emphasises individual agency, scholarly ambition, and purposeful community engagement, positioning itself as a place where 'bright, quirky and grounded girls learn to find their voices and use them for good.' With an all-through model from Reception to Sixth Form and a student-centred, innovative curriculum, it balances rigorous academics with wellbeing and self-advocacy.
- →GDST heritage and proven track record of educating girls to lead and succeed
- →Girls-only environment designed to foster confidence, competition without daunting, and leadership
- →Breadth from STEAM+ initiatives and strong creative/sporting programme alongside core academics
- →Accessible location in South London with day-only model suited to local families
Who thrives here
Articulate, resilient girls with intellectual curiosity who thrive on challenge and want to develop their voice and agency. Families seeking a girls-only, values-driven education with strong pastoral care and a balance between ambition and wellbeing.
Strengths at a glance
Percentiles within UK independent + grammar schools we track.
At a glance
Contact & visit
Mansel Road, London
SW19 4AB
Nearest stations
Notable alumni
Zoë Ware
Diplomat; appointed Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of Congo
Eboni Usoro-Brown
Sports professional and speaker
Recent investment
Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Wimbledon High School GDST?
Day fees at Wimbledon High School GDST are approximately £30,456 per year (2025/26).
How do you get into Wimbledon High School GDST?
Wimbledon High School GDST admits pupils at 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by 11+ Selective Examination. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
What are Wimbledon High School GDST's exam results?
At Wimbledon High School GDST, 58% of A-levels were graded A*–B and 85% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is Wimbledon High School GDST a boarding school?
Wimbledon High School GDST is a day school in England and does not offer boarding.
What is Wimbledon High School GDST's latest inspection rating?
ISI rated Wimbledon High School GDST “Excellent” (2019).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Strong emphasis on student voice, agency and confidence-building aligned to girls' learning needs
✓Award-winning teaching and innovative curriculum (finalist Independent School of the Year 2025)
✓Rigorous academics combined with wellbeing focus; 'depth over noise' approach reduces unnecessary pressure
✓Vibrant co-curricular life with exemplary sport, music and STEM provision
✓Genuine girls-centred ethos; school culture built around girls' success and leadership
✓Long GDST heritage and proven track record of developing socially aware, accomplished women
Common concerns
!As day-only, families requiring or preferring boarding will need to look elsewhere
!Fees not publicly stated; likely to be in the £15,000–£20,000+ per annum range, pricing out some families
!Not yet Ofsted inspected, so external validation of standards currently unavailable
!Girls-only model not suitable for families seeking coeducation