· SW19 4TA
Wimbledon Common Preparatory School is a small boys' day pre-prep located in leafy SW19, serving children from age 4 through Year 3. The school emphasises traditional pastoral care and a broad, play-based early years curriculum rooted in the Wimbledon community. With 167 pupils, it offers the intimacy and close supervision typical of quality independent pre-preps in London's prosperous suburbs.
Who thrives here
Boys aged 4–8 whose parents value a calm, orderly early-years environment with strong pastoral foundations and a clear feeder pathway to respected junior schools.
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113 Ridgway, London
SW19 4TA
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Day fees at Wimbledon Common Preparatory School are approximately £19,500 per year (2024/25).
Wimbledon Common Preparatory School admits pupils at 4+, 7+. Entry is assessed by 11+ Selective Examination. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
Wimbledon Common Preparatory School is a day school in England and does not offer boarding.
ISI rated Wimbledon Common Preparatory School “Excellent” (2022).
Frequently praised
✓Warm, family atmosphere and strong pastoral care
✓Clear communication with parents; accessible staff
✓Good preparation for senior school entrance
✓Well-structured, traditional curriculum with early reading focus
Common concerns
!Limited transparency on inspection history (not yet Ofsted-inspected as of latest update)
!Small school means less breadth in specialist staff and facilities