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Richard Challoner Vs Wimbledon College

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Sandrita48 · 08/10/2022 18:22

Hello all! I would really appreciate all the advices and information you can share about this two Secundary Boys schools. Thank you!

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WaitingGame20 · 21/10/2022 23:33

Richard Challoner is an outstanding school and academically the boys do very well. Amazing and dedicated headmaster, my son is very happy there and doing very well.

Mar658 · 28/12/2022 10:28

Both are excellent schools. My son is at the College and is very happy. Great facilities, lovely area, very good extracurricular options and pushed academically.

Playdoughcaterpillar · 28/12/2022 10:32

We chose RC over WC and have not regretted it for a second. Really lovely supportive friendly school where my son is flourishing. Is a bit smaller than college which helps, sport is still fantastic. The staff are clearly extremely happy there. We have a group of friends who could have chose either. The vast majority went for RC. WC is less good for additional support although they talk the talk and I have the impression the head is safe/old fashioned/not dynamic or as inspiring as at RC.

SashaBright · 28/12/2022 18:53

My boys are both at WC, both very happy and doing really well despite being completely different characters. Lots of different opportunities and a strong ethos of supporting the boys through recognition of positive behaviour. Very strong management team. 6 boys were offered Cambridge/Oxford places last year. Great location and facilities.

Mumoftwoboy · 03/09/2023 12:34

For these schools do you have to be a practicing catholic to have a chance of getting a place?

Playdoughcaterpillar · 05/09/2023 13:55

Yes realistically you do. Although if you live very close and are another Christian denomination, there's a chance.

RJZion · 04/09/2025 19:34

@WaitingGame20
i know this is a very old post! But wanted to ask how your child is doing? My son has an EHCP we are looking to apply for Richard challoner and Wimbledon college

RJZion · 04/09/2025 19:37

@Sandrita48 which school did you end up going for? As we are looking to apply for both

WaitingGame20 · 04/09/2025 20:05

@RJZion Richard Challoner is nothing short of amazing my Son is just about to start Year 12 and his A Levels after doing very well in his GCSEs, the school prepared them very well and most boys are able to continue and take A Levels. All the staff are very dedicated and so approachable, they really want the best for their students. I think they have an open evening coming up soon so its definitely worth you going along for a tour of the school and to speak with staff and students.

RJZion · 04/09/2025 20:08

@WaitingGame20thankyou so much! I was really impressed with the SEN support they give the students we visited last year! Your post is reassuring

WaitingGame20 · 04/09/2025 21:00

@RJZion You’re more than welcome. If you have anymore questions feel free to ask. Good luck 🙏🏻

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