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Willington School[1]

Independent · ages 3–11

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Headline results

No headline results are published for this school in the latest two years.

Results

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Ofsted

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Competition to get in

Admissions

Places (published admission number), 4+ entry
15 Entry Sept 2027[2]
Sibling priority
those families who already have a child at the School Entry Sept 2027[2]
Sibling policy
Priority will be given to those families who already have a child at the School. 2026-10-14[2]

Character & practicalities

Type
Other independent school[1]
Ages
3–11[1]
Boys / girls
Mixed[1]
Admissions
Selective[1]
Sixth form
No[1]
Boarding
No boarders[1]
Capacity
324[1]
Local authority
Merton[1]
Website
www.willingtonschool.co.uk[1]
District
Merton[3]
Postcode
SW19 7QQ[1]
URN
101069[1]

School details as recorded in Get Information About Schools on 14 Oct 2026.

Pupils

Number on roll
217 2024/25[4]
SEN support
17.1% 2024/25[4]
EHC plan
0.5% 2024/25[4]
Free school meals in the last 6 years
0% 2024/25[4]

Practicalities

Admissions contact
The admissions contact details for Willington Independent Prep School are provided with a URL, email, and phone number. 2026-10-14[5]

In the inspectors' and the school's words

Academic
Pupils typically make good progress from their starting points and are prepared well for senior school transition.[6]
Warmth
The school provides a purposeful community in which pupils are known well as individuals. Pupils are courteous and empathetic in daily exchanges.[6]
Pastoral care
Regular one-to-one wellbeing check-ins with pupils enable staff to identify concerns in a timely way. Leaders have embedded a shared philosophy that prioritises pupils’ mental wealth and emotional wellbeing.[6]
Behaviour
Behaviour is typically respectful and pupils understand expectations. a small number of pupils occasionally lose concentration in lessons or display low-level disruptive behaviour.[6]
Learning support
External specialist advice is sought, including regular on-site access to speech and language and occupational therapy. Leaders implement specialist advice and recommendations consistently and effectively.[6]
Enrichment
Enrichment provision is extensive, with high participation across the school a wide-ranging programme of clubs, sport, creative activities and residential experiences.[6]
Pupil voice
School council representatives contribute to discussions that influence playground development and environmental initiatives.[6]
Independence
Pupils settle quickly, engage confidently and develop increasing independence.[6]
Structure
Consistent routines and shared expectations support effective learning across the school. Restorative approaches used by leaders enable pupils to reflect on their behaviour and resolve disputes.[6]
Diversity
The school has identified English as an additional language for 19 pupils. International days celebrate cultural diversity through shared traditions and family involvement.[6]
Sport
Wide-ranging pupil participation in fixtures and house competitions promotes belonging and resilience. Staff enable inclusive participation and build confidence among pupils of all abilities.[6]

Sources

  1. Department for Education: Get Information About Schools: all establishments. Period 2026-10-14, published 2026-10-14. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  2. willingtonschool.co.uk: willingtonschool.co.uk — Reception. Period 2026-10-14. Licence: copyright-quoted.
    Quotes (2)
    We typically offer around 15 places each year for children to join us in Reception. (p. 1)
    Priority will be given to those families who already have a child at the School. (p. 1)
  3. Office for National Statistics: Parish to Ward to Local Authority District (May 2026) Lookup in EW. Period 2026-05-01. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  4. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: School census. Period 2024/25, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  5. willingtonschool.co.uk: willingtonschool.co.uk — Admissions. Period 2026-10-14. Licence: copyright-quoted.
    Quote
    Contact Lucy Walton, Head of Admissions via email (click here) or direct line 020 8971 0452 (p. 1)
  6. reports.isi.net: reports.isi.net document (PDF). Period 2026-10-14. Licence: copyright-quoted.
    Quotes (19)
    Wide-ranging pupil participation in fixtures and house competitions promotes belonging and resilience (p. 9)
    Staff enable inclusive participation and build confidence among pupils of all abilities (p. 9)
    The school provides a purposeful community in which pupils are known well as individuals (p. 3)
    Pupils are courteous and empathetic in daily exchanges (p. 11)
    Pupils typically make good progress from their starting points and are prepared well for senior school transition (p. 3)
    Regular one-to-one wellbeing check-ins with pupils enable staff to identify concerns in a timely way (p. 9)
    Leaders have embedded a shared philosophy that prioritises pupils' mental wealth and emotional wellbeing (p. 9)
    Behaviour is typically respectful and pupils understand expectations (p. 3)
    a small number of pupils occasionally lose concentration in lessons or display low-level disruptive behaviour (p. 9)
    The school has identified English as an additional language for 19 pupils (p. 15)
    International days celebrate cultural diversity through shared traditions and family involvement (p. 11)
    Consistent routines and shared expectations support effective learning across the school (p. 3)
    Restorative approaches used by leaders enable pupils to reflect on their behaviour and resolve disputes (p. 9)
    Enrichment provision is extensive, with high participation across the school (p. 8)
    a wide-ranging programme of clubs, sport, creative activities and residential experiences (p. 8)
    School council representatives contribute to discussions that influence playground development and environmental initiatives (p. 11)
    Pupils settle quickly, engage confidently and develop increasing independence (p. 3)
    External specialist advice is sought, including regular on-site access to speech and language and occupational therapy (p. 7)
    Leaders implement specialist advice and recommendations consistently and effectively (p. 7)