Ricards Lodge High School vs Wimbledon College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ricards Lodge High School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–19
1,534 students
Wimbledon College
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,266 students
| Measure | Ricards Lodge High School London, London | Wimbledon College London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #213 of 640 | #125 of 640 |
| National rank | #970 of 4,090 | #589 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,534 | 1,266 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,534 | 1,266 |
| Free school meals | 26.9% | 24.3% |
| Capacity filled | 102.3% | 101.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 54.2 | 57.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 55.4% | 68.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 77.5% | 83% |
| EBacc average points | 4.90 | 5.43 |
| A level points per entry | 35.1 | 38.7 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/ | www.wimbledoncollege.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Wimbledon College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.6 vs 71.1).
- •Ricards Lodge High School is the larger school with 1,534 students compared with 1,266.
- •Ricards Lodge High School is girls and Wimbledon College is boys.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ricards Lodge High School better than Wimbledon College?
On the Success Index (England), Wimbledon College ranks higher (80.6 vs 71.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ricards Lodge High School and Wimbledon College?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ricards Lodge High School: 1,534. Wimbledon College: 1,266. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ricards Lodge High School and Wimbledon College rank in London?
Ricards Lodge High School is 213th of 640 and Wimbledon College is 125th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).