Head: Alexis Williamson
A competitive girls' grammar school in Sutton with a Good Ofsted rating.
0
Year 7 Places
0.0:1
Applicants/Place
Pass Mark
0
Pupils
Max Score
420
Qualifying Score
310
74% of max
Distance Cutoff
10.2 mi
Applications
1,052
Offers Made
208
Two-Stage
Two rounds: all sit Stage 1, top scorers do Stage 2. Final places on combined result.
Sibling Priority
Pupil Premium
Process
Parent/carers have the right of appeal if a place is not offered.
Waiting List
If you would like your daughter to be added to the waiting list, you will need to complete an 'In-Year Admission' application form which is available to download from the website of the London Borough of Sutton.
1. Register
1 May 2026
2. Take Test
SET
3. Results
19 Oct 2026
4. Offer Day
1 Mar 2027
A shared 11+ entrance exam used by 5 grammar schools, administered by SET (Selective Eligibility Test), testing English, Mathematics, Reasoning. Selective Eligibility Test. Max score: 420. Determines eligibility for Sutton and Kingston grammar schools. Our entrance test is broadly based on the KS2 curriculum and we do not consider it to be necessary for children to be tutored in order to gain access to the entrance test. We never allow 11+ tutoring companies in our schools. Mid Term Admissions will only be considered when the number of students in the relevant year group falls below the Published Admission number. In the event of a place becoming available, all students on the relevant waiting list will be invited in to sit tests in English and Maths appropriate to their age group. Candidates who pass both tests will be considered to be of selective ability. Candidates who fail to meet the pass mark in any of the tests will not be able to resit the test at any point in the future and will only be eligible to join the School in the Sixth Form. Last year nearly 60% of all A Level results were graded A*/A.
Max
420
Qualifying Score
310
74% of max
Registration Opens
Registration opens for the 11+ exam
1 May 2026
Registration Deadline
Final day to register for the 11+ exam
15 Jul 2026
Exam Date
11+ entrance exam
19 Sep 2026
9:00am
Results Released
11+ results released to parents
19 Oct 2026
CAF Deadline
Common Application Form deadline (all LAs)
31 Oct 2026
National Offer Day
National Offer Day — places confirmed
1 Mar 2027
80.3
Attainment 8
Average achievement across 8 qualifications
99%
English + Maths 5+
Grade 5 or above in both
99%
English + Maths 4+
Grade 4 or above in both
74%
EBacc Entry
Entered the English Baccalaureate suite
7.59
EBacc APS
Average points across EBacc subjects
A-
Avg A-Level Grade
Average grade achieved across all A-Level entries
Bar shows this school. Ticks mark the England state-funded average (grey) and the typical grammar-school average (indigo).
Grammar median computed from up to 163 grammars.
| Metric | Disadvantaged | Non-Disadvantaged | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 72.8 | 80.6 | +8 |
| E+M grade 5+ | 100% | 99% | -1pp |
| EBacc entry | 78% | 74% | -4pp |
Disadvantaged = pupils eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years, looked-after, or adopted from care. A small or zero gap is the goal — it means the school helps every pupil reach the same outcomes.
99%
continued to sixth form
% of pupils who stayed on after GCSEs
High retention is a positive sign — pupils choose to stay and the sixth form supports them through. Low retention can indicate weaker post-16 provision or curriculum mismatch.
Eng+Maths 9-5
EBacc entry
47.8avg points / entry
Average grade: A-
DfE doesn't publish the % at each grade band at school level — this is the school-wide average instead.
87%
Continued in education
HE + FE + other
86%
Higher Education
+18pp vs grammar avg
65%
Russell Group
Cohort destination breakdown
Destinations trend
Strongest at
Mathematics
232 entries
100%
+5.8pp vs school
Geography
118 entries
100%
+5.8pp vs school
Art and Design
88 entries
100%
+5.8pp vs school
Watch list
Other Modern Languages
10 entries
0%
-94.2pp vs school
Physical Education
51 entries
92%
-2.1pp vs school
Strongest at
Maths
157 entries
100%
+0.3pp vs school
Biology
84 entries
100%
+0.3pp vs school
Physics
56 entries
100%
+0.3pp vs school
Watch list
English literature
26 entries
96%
-3.5pp vs school
Entry Requirements
Priority given to existing students transferring from Year 11 provided they meet the entry criteria.
Subjects Offered
Largest group: Asian (75.0%)
England avg ≈ 24%
≈ 17 pts below the England average — proportion of pupils whose family qualifies for free school meals (a measure of catchment affluence).
England avg ≈ 18%
≈ 33 pts above the England average — proportion of pupils whose first language is not English.
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form
Good
Per-pupil funding
2025/26≈ £142 (-2%) below the English average
Most English state secondaries spend 75–80% of their budget on staff. Higher figures usually mean smaller class sizes; lower figures mean more spent on premises, supplies, or capital projects.
£4,437
Teaching Staff / pupil
£487
Educational Supplies / pupil
£411
Premises / pupil
Revenue reserve / pupil
£1,310
The school holds a surplus per pupil — money set aside that can absorb unexpected costs or fund future projects without affecting day-to-day teaching.
Total grant: £7,348,751 · 1,067 pupils funded
How the 2025/26 allocation broke down. Each stream is a signal about the school's intake — bigger deprivation / EAL / SEN top-ups indicate a school serving a more challenging cohort.
Basic entitlement
£6,653,047
Core per-pupil funding before any top-ups.
Pupil Premium
£81,700
Targeted funding for 76 disadvantaged pupils.
Deprivation top-up
£229,961
Aggregates FSM, FSM6 and IDACI deprivation bands.
EAL top-up
£59,673
English-as-additional-language premium — paid for pupils whose first language isn't English.
Prior attainment top-up
£1,535
Funding for pupils arriving below age-related expectations.
Notional SEN
£231,343
Earmarked SEN budget inside the schools block.
Lump sum
£159,662
Fixed per-school grant — size-independent.
Schools budget support grant
£71,330
Government pay-and-pension support grant.
National Insurance grant
£91,842
Compensation for the increase in employer NI contributions.
1,494 / 1,283(116%)
Subjects Offered
Entry Requirements
Priority given to existing students transferring from Year 11 provided they meet the entry criteria.
1:18.6
Staff:Pupil Ratio
97.57%
Qualified Teachers
3.7%
Absence Rate
4.67%
Persistent Absence
Our Sixth Form facilities include our new Sixth Form Study Centre and Cafe, housed in our new extension together with a new Library and a number of sixth form dedicated ICT rooms. We have some great facilities, including those for sports such as a large floodlit Astro pitch, sports hall and dance studio.
Sports
large floodlit Astro pitch, sports hall and dance studio
STEM
a number of sixth form dedicated ICT rooms
Arts
dance studio
Library
new Library
Capital Projects
our new extension together with a new Library
In taking part in sporting, creative and fund-raising activities they develop their skills of leadership, creativity and awareness of the world around them.
Sports
Music & Performing Arts
Clubs & Societies
Duke of Edinburgh
true
Trips & Exchanges
Community Service
Fund-raising activities for wider community
Uniform
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School Meals
A cashless payment system is operated, reducing the problems of cash in the school, reducing queueing times and encouraging healthy eating. Payment is made online via ParentPay. A maximum daily spend limit of £5.00 is set, however, an average daily spend is estimated at £3.75 per day. Main Meal and Dessert is currently £2.75.
Homework Policy
Years 7-8: 1.5-2 hours per day, Years 9-11: 2-3 hours per day, Sixth Form: independent study expected. Homework timetabled to avoid overload on particular days.
Behaviour Policy
High expectations of conduct and courtesy. Merit system for positive recognition. Sanctions include detentions, report cards, and exclusion for serious breaches. Emphasis on personal responsibility and respect.
Mobile Phone Policy
Mobile phones are allowed in school but must be switched off during lessons.
SEND Provision
The school has a dedicated SEND coordinator and provides support for students with special educational needs and disabilities including learning support, exam access arrangements, pastoral support, and individual education plans where appropriate.
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Route 213 from Sutton, Route 455 from Epsom
Nearest Station: Cheam Station (Zone 5, London Underground)
Transport Info
Accessible by bus routes 127, 166, 213, 408, S3. Nearest stations: Cheam (0.7 miles), Ewell East (1 mile), Worcester Park (1.2 miles). Cycling encouraged with secure bike storage available.
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