Wallington High School for Girls 11+

How to get into Wallington High School for Girls

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

Admission Requirements

Children born between 1st September 2013 and 31st August 2014 are eligible for Year 7 entry in September 2025 (see key dates). The school offers 210 places annually ^[1].

Families must complete applications through the two-stage entrance examination process. All students looking to join for Year 7 need to register for and undertake the Sutton Selective Eligibility Test (SET), with registration normally opening annually in May when the child is in Year 5 ^[1].

• Register for the Sutton Selective Eligibility Test (SET) between 1st May 2025 and 1st August 2025 (see key dates)
• Children must pass the SET examination on 16th September 2025 (see key dates)
• Pass both parts of the NWSSEE (second-stage exam) to be eligible for a place
• Submit the Common Application Form by 31st October 2025 (see key dates)

Application Process

Registration opens in May when the child is in Year 5, with those who pass the SET needing to sit both parts of the Nonsuch & Wallington Second Stage Entrance Examination (NWSSEE) ^[1]. The joint second stage exam takes place on Saturday 27th September 2025.

Families must complete the registration process through the participating school websites. Registration opens on Thursday 1st May 2025 and closes on Friday 1st August 2025, with only one registration form required regardless of how many participating schools families are interested in.

• Complete the SET registration form online through any participating school website
• Provide supporting documentation for special educational needs by 14th June 2024 if required
• Download and complete Pupil Premium form when registering if eligible, with the primary school returning it to GLT Admissions before the SET
• Attend the open day on Tuesday 8th July 2025 (see key dates)
• Submit the Common Application Form naming the school as a preference
• Await results notification by 3rd March 2025 (see key dates) - National Offer Day

Examination Structure

The admission process involves two distinct testing stages. The first stage consists of Maths and English papers, both multiple-choice and lasting approximately 45 minutes each, with the SET result determining eligibility for the second stage test.

The second stage includes Maths and English papers that are not multiple-choice, with Maths consisting of standard format questions and English requiring a writing task response to a prompt. The marks in the NWSSEE are added to half of the total mark achieved in the Sutton SET, with each part carrying equal weight ^[1].

• Stage 1: Sutton Selective Eligibility Test (SET) - Two multiple-choice papers (Maths and English)
• Stage 2: NWSSEE - Standard format questions requiring written responses
• Tests normally take place in September/October when the child is in Year 6, based broadly on the KS2 curriculum
• No formal pass mark exists, with entry relative to the performance of the cohort of applicants

Admissions Criteria and Priority

If the number of eligible children applying exceeds the 210 places available, places are prioritised starting with 'Looked after' and 'previously looked after' children ^[1]. The catchment area covers addresses within a 6.7km radius of the main school entrance, including Banstead, Cheam, Chipstead, Coulsdon, Croydon and South Croydon, Kenley, most of Mitcham, Morden, Purley, Sutton, Thornton Heath and Wallington.

The school operates a structured priority system for place allocation. 100 places are then prioritised for children based on entrance test scores starting with the highest score, with up to 35 places available for children who receive Free School Meals or the Pupil Premium.

• Priority 1: Looked after and previously looked after children with qualifying test scores
• Priority 2: 100 places allocated by highest entrance test scores
• Priority 3: Up to 35 places for Free School Meals or Pupil Premium eligible children
• Priority 4: Up to 110 places linked to the school's catchment area circle, allocated in order of highest score
• Candidates in receipt of income related free school meals or Pupil Premium are eligible to achieve up to 20% less than the standardised pass marks

Preparation Guidance

The entrance test is broadly based on the KS2 curriculum and the school does not consider it necessary for children to be tutored to gain access to the entrance test ^[1]. 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.

Families should establish a structured preparation timeline starting early in Year 5. The school emphasises that preparation should focus on consolidating Key Stage 2 knowledge rather than intensive tutoring programmes.

• Begin preparation in Year 5 focusing on KS2 curriculum consolidation
• Use practice papers to familiarise children with exam format
• Maintain regular 20-30 minute study sessions using 'little and often' approach
• Consider professional tutoring support if additional help is needed
• Children scoring 75%+ consistently in practice tests should be on track to pass the Stage 1 exam
• Focus on building confidence rather than intensive cramming

Practical Advice

Families receive their child's results in mid-October and can then use these results to decide whether to apply for a place. Passing the entrance exam doesn't guarantee place allocation, as many grammar schools are often oversubscribed with qualified children, with schools working through admissions criteria to prioritise children for places.

Families should prepare for the competitive nature of admissions and consider backup options within the Sutton area. Waiting list positions for entry into Year 7 in September 2025 will not be available until after 22nd April, with requests made by emailing admissions@girlslearningtrust.org ^[1].

Sutton Selective Eligibility Test (SET) Information

In order to get into Wallington High School for Girls, 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 crucial assessment for students seeking admission to Wallington High School for Girls. This exam consists of two parts, each focusing on evaluating the candidate's proficiency in English and Mathematics.

The English section is divided into four parts, assessing the student's spelling abilities and reading comprehension skills. The Mathematics section covers various topics from the Key Stage 2 curriculum, including number and place value, basic arithmetic operations, fractions, decimals, percentages, measurement, geometry, and statistics.

In the second stage of the exam (NWSSEE), students are required to demonstrate their writing skills in a one-hour extended writing task for English and complete a 45-minute standard Mathematics paper. These papers are not in the multiple-choice format, allowing for a more comprehensive evaluation of the student's abilities.

Other Schools using Sutton Selective Eligibility Test (SET)

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

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

Sutton Selective Eligibility Test (SET) Marking Process

The reality of 11+ tests, selective education and academic institutions such as Wallington High School for Girls 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 High School for Girls, it's a ballpark exam result figure for successful candidates.

Key Dates for the Wallington High School for Girls 11+ Entrance Tests

Here are all the important dates for the 11+ tests (to get into Wallington High School for Girls) 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 High School for Girls as they may well change.

11+ Tutor for Wallington High School for Girls

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 High School for Girls

Unfortunately, Wallington High School for Girls has not made any of their 11+ past papers publicly available. However, you can use However, you can use 11+ practice papers from other exam boards (such as GL Assessment, CEM and CSSE) to help your child prepare.

11+ Practice Papers for Wallington High School for Girls

Unfortunately, there are no targeted 11+ practice papers for Wallington High School for Girls 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 High School for Girls together with their admissions contact details.

Wallington High School for Girls is a girls 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 1,530 pupils attend Wallington High School for Girls and it's led by the Headteacher, Mrs Tracey O'Brien.

Wallington High School for Girls Location

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

Ofsted Information

Wallington High School for Girls was last inspected by Ofsted on 12/01/2011 and the inspection only lasted one day. Ofsted published their report on 03/02/2011, declaring that the school was 'Good'. 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 High School for Girls for the 2022-23 academic year.

GCSE & A-Level Performance

Below are the individual GCSE and A-Level performance tables for Wallington High School for Girls 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)