Wallington County Grammar School 11+

How to get into Wallington County Grammar School

Wallington County Grammar School is a selective secondary school in Sutton, London. To get into Wallington County Grammar School children need to pass the school's 11+ entrance test. Here is the step-by-step guide to getting your child into Wallington County Grammar School with all the important information you need to know.

School Background

Wallington County Grammar School is a selective boys' grammar school located on Croydon Road, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 7PH ^[1]. Founded in 1927, the school is ranked within the top 60 grammar schools in the UK. Ofsted rates the school as 'outstanding' ^[1].

The school provides education for boys in Year 7 to Year 13, with female students welcomed into the Sixth Form ^[1]. Wallington County Grammar School is part of the Pan-London Coordinated Admissions Scheme.

Admission Requirements

The school admits 150 boys into Year 7 each year based on their ability ^[1]. Children must pass both the Sutton Selective Eligibility Test (SET) and a second stage examination to be eligible for admission.

Families must complete the Common Application Form (CAF) through their local authority by 31st October 2025 (see key dates). Parents must complete the Common Application Form (CAF) issued by their local authority. Those who live in London or Surrey can complete the CAF online.

• Children born between 1st September 2013 and 31st August 2014 are eligible for Year 7 entry in September 2025
• Boys for whom Wallington County Grammar School is the named school on their Education, Health & Care Plan (EHCP) are included in the 150 places if they meet admission criteria ^[1]
• Children must achieve qualifying scores in both examination stages
• No specific catchment area restrictions apply, though postcode areas receive priority in oversubscription criteria

Application Process

The application process involves two main stages: examination registration and school application. Families must register for the Sutton Selective Eligibility Test (SET) separately from completing the school application.

Registration for the Sutton SET opens on Thursday 1st May 2025 and closes on Friday 1st August 2025. Families only need to complete one registration form, regardless of how many participating schools they are interested in.

• Complete the SET Registration Form online between 1st May and 1st August 2025 (see key dates)
• Register through any participating school's website
• Take the Stage 1 SET examination on Tuesday 16th September 2025 (see key dates)
• Attend Stage 2 examination on Saturday 4th October 2025 if invited (see key dates)
• Submit the Common Application Form by 31st October 2025 (see key dates)
• Receive results on National Offer Day - 3rd March 2025 (see key dates)

Examination System

The Wallington County Grammar School 11+ exam is split into two stages: Stage 1 involves Maths and English, both multiple-choice and each lasting approximately 45 minutes. This Selective Eligibility Test (SET) is run in conjunction with other grammar schools in Sutton.

The SET takes place on Tuesday 16th September 2025, with the boys' schools shared second-stage test on Saturday 4th October 2025. The result of the SET determines whether a boy is eligible for the second stage test.

• Stage 1 (SET): Two multiple-choice papers lasting about 40-50 minutes each
• English Paper: Split into four sections - one assesses Key Stage 2 spelling and three test reading comprehension skills
• Mathematics Paper: Covers Key Stage 2 maths topics including number and place value, four operations, fractions, decimals, percentages, measurement, geometry and statistics
• Stage 2: Maths and English papers that are not multiple-choice
• The English paper is a writing task requiring a response to some form of prompt

Oversubscription Criteria

If more than 150 boys applying to Wallington County Grammar School achieve the required standard, the school applies oversubscription criteria. Boys who have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) are allocated places first.

The remaining places are then allocated in this order: 'Looked after' and 'previously looked after' children, sons of permanent staff at Wallington County Grammar School, in rank order of total score across the two exams until 110 places are filled.

• Priority Group 1: Looked After Children (LAC) and Previously Looked After Children (PLAC) ^[1]
• Priority Group 2: Children of permanent staff who have been recruited to fill a vacant post or worked at the school for 2 consecutive years or more ^[1]
• Priority Group 3: Up to 25 places for boys eligible for Pupil Premium, allocated in rank order of scores
• Priority Group 4: Up to 15 places for boys in catchment postcodes SM1, SM2, SM3, SM4, SM5, SM6, SM7, KT4 8, CR0 4, and CR4 4 ^[1]
• Remaining places: Boys who live outside the catchment area are still likely to be offered places based on their rank order of scores

Preparation Guidance

Building a good knowledge base before the exam is important, using a 'little and often' approach with regular study sessions of 20-30 minutes for children aged 10-11. Pupils who consistently score 75%+ in Stage 1 practice tests should be on track to pass the Stage 1 exam.

Families should begin preparation approximately 12-18 months before the examination date. Focus preparation on Key Stage 2 curriculum topics in mathematics and English. The most useful preparation involves doing practice papers to familiarise children with the exam style and questions, giving practice at completing papers under time pressure.

• Start with foundational skills in Year 4 or early Year 5
• Increase practice frequency to 3-4 sessions per week from January in Year 6
• Focus on timed practice from summer term in Year 5
• Practice with multiple-choice answer sheets for Stage 1 preparation
• Develop written response skills for Stage 2 preparation
• For free practice resources, families can access 11+ practice papers
• For additional support, families may consider specialist tutoring

Practical Advice

Families will find out whether their child has qualified for the second stage the week following the SET, with shared second stage exam results received in mid-October. From National Offer Day on 3rd March 2025, all parents offered a place have a certain number of days to accept or decline their offer with their local authority ^[1].

On examination day, children should arrive early and bring appropriate stationery. The multiple-choice papers have a separate answer sheet where candidates must mark their answers. Families should prepare backup school options as passing the entrance exam doesn't guarantee place allocation, with many grammar schools often oversubscribed with qualified children.

• Practice multiple-choice answer sheets before examination day
• Arrive at the test centre 30 minutes early to reduce stress
• Bring spare pencils and ensure children understand the marking system
• Consider backup schools in Sutton including Greenshaw High School and other local comprehensives
• Prepare for waiting list processes as unsuccessful candidates who reached pass marks are automatically placed on ranked waiting lists, with positions emailed after Easter 2025 ^[1]
• For specific contact information and additional support, families should refer to the school information section
• Consider attending the school's annual Open Evening held each July to enhance knowledge of the school

^[1]Wallington County Grammar School official website

Sutton Selective Eligibility Test (SET) Information

In order to get into Wallington County Grammar School, children need to pass the Sutton Selective Eligibility Test (SET). This 11+ test is written by Sutton Selective Eligibility Test (SET) for use by the school's admissions process.

Sutton Selective Eligibility Test (SET) Subjects & Structure

The Sutton Selective Eligibility Test (SET) requires children to complete tests in the following subjects:

• English
• Maths

The Sutton Selective Eligibility Test is a challenging assessment designed to evaluate the academic abilities of students seeking admission to selective schools in Sutton. The exam comprises two distinct papers, each focusing on essential subjects: English and Maths.

The English paper is divided into four sections, assessing a range of skills including Key Stage 2 spelling and reading comprehension. This paper aims to gauge the student's proficiency in understanding and analyzing written texts, as well as their ability to spell accurately.

The Maths paper covers various Key Stage 2 maths topics, such as number and place value, the four fundamental operations, fractions, decimals, percentages, measurement, geometry, and statistics. This comprehensive assessment ensures that students have a solid foundation in mathematical concepts and problem-solving skills. The second stage of the exam further evaluates the student's English and Maths abilities through an extended writing task and a standard maths paper, respectively.

Other Schools using Sutton Selective Eligibility Test (SET)

As well as Wallington County Grammar School, several other schools also use Sutton Selective Eligibility Test (SET). These are:

• Nonsuch High School for Girls
• Sutton Grammar School
• Wallington High School for Girls
• Wilson's School

Sutton Selective Eligibility Test (SET) Marking Process

The reality of 11+ tests, selective education and academic institutions such as Wallington County Grammar School is that only children with particularly high marks are admitted. Hence why it is important that children perform well in their 11+ papers.

Different schools (and different 11+ tests) have different marking processes. Some tests are marked in person, some remotely, while others utilise computer-based optical recognition technologies for quickly marking multiple-choice answer sheets.

Many 11+ tests are age-standardised to ensure younger children are not disadvantaged (i.e. their marks may be moderated depending on the month in which they were born). While creative writing papers can be used as tie-breakers, multiple-choice tests in Maths, Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning normally make up the bulk of a child's marks. The specific details and weightings can vary from year to year.

It's worth remembering that once children's 11+ tests are being marked, the admissions process is completely outside of the parents' control. Hence, parents should not worry themselves about whether their child has got a place!

Sutton Selective Eligibility Test (SET) Pass Mark

The pass mark for the Sutton Selective Eligibility Test (SET) changes every year and isn't generally made public knowledge. This is due to the academic strength of the children taking the test varying and how challenging the test ends up being (as well as plenty of other smaller variables).

Hence, as a vague rule-of-thumb, it's recommended that children aim for roughly 75-80% in their practice tests. Whilst this won't guarantee them a place at Wallington County Grammar School, it's a ballpark exam result figure for successful candidates.

Key Dates for the Wallington County Grammar School 11+ Entrance Tests

Here are all the important dates for the 11+ tests (to get into Wallington County Grammar School) as well as other relevant dates.

Although the utmost care has been taken to gather these dates, parents should treat them as a guide and check with Wallington County Grammar School as they may well change.

11+ Tutor for Wallington County Grammar School

As the Sutton Selective Eligibility Test (SET) entrance process is particularly gruelling, we would highly recommend using an 11+ private tutor.

Why use a private 11+ tutor?

Personal tutors have the experience and expertise to help children pass their 11+ exams. They know the requirements of the Sutton Selective Eligibility Test (SET) 11+ tests inside-out and can provide tailored support to give children the best possible chance of success. It's also important to bear in mind that plenty of other children will be using private tutors too.

11+ tutors don't need to be face-to-face, plenty of children use online 11+ tutors.

11+ tutors can also provide regular progress reports and feedback, helping parents to monitor their child's progress and make any necessary adjustments to their preparation.

Most importantly, using an 11+ tutor helps ensure that the preparation work gets done!

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11+ Past Papers for Wallington County Grammar School

Here are all available past 11+ papers for Wallington County Grammar School. Please note that this may include 11+ past papers, past familiarisation booklets, past practice materials published by third parties and past 11+ exam guides written by the school. These materials are provided 'as-is' and may no longer reflect the subjects, format, structure or exam board that Wallington County Grammar School currently uses.

The exam board (or test supplier) that Wallington County Grammar School chooses to use for their 11+ entrance tests can change and we encourage you to check directly with the school.

As well as these past 11+ papers, you may find our extensive collection of 11+ practice papers helpful for your child's preparation.

11+ Practice Papers for Wallington County Grammar School

Unfortunately, there are no targeted 11+ practice papers for Wallington County Grammar School available. However, you can use 11+ practice papers from other exam boards (such as GL Assessment, CEM and CSSE) to help your child prepare.

School Information

Below you will find further information about Wallington County Grammar School together with their admissions contact details.

Wallington County Grammar School is a boys only school. It is also an academy, meaning the school is run independently by a trust or sponsor and is directly funded by the central government (not the local authority).

In total 1,102 pupils attend Wallington County Grammar School and it's led by the Headmaster and Execu, Mr Jamie Bean.

Wallington County Grammar School Location

Below you will find a map showing the school's location:

Ofsted Information

Wallington County Grammar School was last inspected by Ofsted on 17/01/2017 and the inspection only lasted one day. Ofsted published their report on 02/03/2017, declaring that the school was 'Outstanding'. This information is summarised in the table below along with a link to the full report.

Last Ofsted Report Data

GCSE & A-Level Subjects

Below you will find a complete list of GCSE and A-Level subjects offered to pupils at Wallington County Grammar School for the 2022-23 academic year.

GCSE & A-Level Performance

Below are the individual GCSE and A-Level performance tables for Wallington County Grammar School per subject. Note that this may include children taking GCSEs early (e.g. taking a language GCSE in Year 10) or indeed a child in Year 12 retaking a GCSE.

GCSE Results Information (2022-23)

A-Level Results Information (2022-23)