Head: NJ Cole
An accessible boys' grammar school in Sutton with an Outstanding 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
5.2 mi
Applications
726
Offers Made
209
Two-Stage
Two rounds: all sit Stage 1, top scorers do Stage 2. Final places on combined result.
Sibling Priority
Pupil Premium
14 places
Appeals Deadline
2026-04-13
Process
Appeals hearings take place within 40 school days of the deadline for submitting written notice of appeal. Appeals can be heard via Zoom video meeting, phone conference call, or considered solely on paperwork provided.
Waiting List
Following the initial allocation of places for Year 7, waiting lists under each element of the oversubscription criteria will be established for all eligible applicants who still wish to be considered for a place should a vacancy arise. These waiting lists will be maintained until 31 December 2027.
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. Wilson's School is a selective boys' school that uses a two-stage selection process. First, boys must pass the Selective Eligibility Test (SET) run in conjunction with other local schools. Those who meet the pass mark are then invited to sit a second stage examination comprising English and Mathematics papers. The school offers 9 places for sporting aptitude in football and 9 places for music aptitude. 14 places are reserved for boys eligible to receive Free School Meals. The school motto is 'Non Sibi Sed Omnibus' (Not For Oneself But For All).
Max
420
Qualifying Score
310
74% of max
Registration Opens
Registration opens for the 11+ exam
1 May 2026
Open Evening
For prospective pupils currently in Year 5 who are due to transfer to secondary school in September 2027. Entry by pre-booked tickets only.
14 Jun 2026
Open Evening
For prospective pupils currently in Year 5 who are due to transfer to secondary school in September 2027. Entry by pre-booked tickets only.
15 Jun 2026
Open Evening
For prospective pupils currently in Year 5 who are due to transfer to secondary school in September 2027. Entry by pre-booked tickets only.
21 Jun 2026
Open Evening
For prospective pupils currently in Year 5 who are due to transfer to secondary school in September 2027. Entry by pre-booked tickets only.
22 Jun 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
86.7
Attainment 8
Average achievement across 8 qualifications
100%
English + Maths 5+
Grade 5 or above in both
100%
English + Maths 4+
Grade 4 or above in both
100%
EBacc Entry
Entered the English Baccalaureate suite
8.65
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 | 84.7 | 86.8 | +2.1 |
| E+M grade 5+ | 100% | 100% | +0pp |
| EBacc entry | 100% | 100% | +0pp |
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.
100%
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
50.6avg points / entry
Average grade: A
DfE doesn't publish the % at each grade band at school level — this is the school-wide average instead.
88%
Continued in education
HE + FE + other
91%
Higher Education
+23pp vs grammar avg
48%
Russell Group
Cohort destination breakdown
Destinations trend
Strongest at
English Language
186 entries
100%
+10.0pp vs school
English Literature
186 entries
100%
+10.0pp vs school
Religious Studies
186 entries
100%
+10.0pp vs school
Watch list
Combined Science
6 entries
0%
-90.0pp vs school
Other Modern Languages
7 entries
0%
-90.0pp vs school
Strongest at
Maths
155 entries
100%
+14.3pp vs school
Chemistry
90 entries
100%
+14.3pp vs school
Physics
86 entries
100%
+14.3pp vs school
Watch list
English literature
5 entries
0%
-85.7pp vs school
Music
5 entries
0%
-85.7pp vs school
Entry Requirements
Minimum of 6 GCSEs at grade 6 or above, including English Language and Mathematics at grade 6. For specific A-level subjects, grade 7 or above in the relevant GCSE subject is typically required. Some subjects have additional requirements.
Subjects Offered
Largest group: Asian (80.1%)
England avg ≈ 24%
≈ 18 pts below the England average — proportion of pupils whose family qualifies for free school meals (a measure of catchment affluence).
England avg ≈ 18%
≈ 29 pts above the England average — proportion of pupils whose first language is not English.
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Sixth Form
Outstanding
Per-pupil funding
2025/26≈ £117 (-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.
£5,159
Teaching Staff / pupil
£982
Educational Supplies / pupil
£550
Premises / pupil
Revenue reserve / pupil
£2,052
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: £6,535,973 · 948 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
£5,902,713
Core per-pupil funding before any top-ups.
Pupil Premium
£56,975
Targeted funding for 53 disadvantaged pupils.
Deprivation top-up
£193,539
Aggregates FSM, FSM6 and IDACI deprivation bands.
EAL top-up
£74,025
English-as-additional-language premium — paid for pupils whose first language isn't English.
Prior attainment top-up
£5,571
Funding for pupils arriving below age-related expectations.
Notional SEN
£198,553
Earmarked SEN budget inside the schools block.
Lump sum
£159,662
Fixed per-school grant — size-independent.
Schools budget support grant
£62,662
Government pay-and-pension support grant.
National Insurance grant
£80,825
Compensation for the increase in employer NI contributions.
1,312 / 1,327(99%)
Subjects Offered
Entry Requirements
Minimum of 6 GCSEs at grade 6 or above, including English Language and Mathematics at grade 6. For specific A-level subjects, grade 7 or above in the relevant GCSE subject is typically required. Some subjects have additional requirements.
1:16.7
Staff:Pupil Ratio
96.79%
Qualified Teachers
2.14%
Absence Rate
1.51%
Persistent Absence
Wilson's School features modern teaching facilities across multiple buildings, including specialist science laboratories, technology workshops, ICT suites, music practice rooms, drama studio, library, sports hall, fitness suite, and extensive outdoor sports facilities including rugby and football pitches, tennis courts, and athletics track.
Sports
Astroturf pitch, tennis courts, netball court
STEM
Science labs, IT suites, technology workshops
Arts
Drama theatre, music rooms, art studios
Library
The school library provides study spaces, computer access, and a wide range of books and digital resources. It serves as a quiet study area and research facility for students across all year groups.
Capital Projects
Recent developments include refurbishment of science laboratories, upgrades to ICT facilities, and improvements to sports facilities. The school continues to invest in maintaining and improving its buildings and facilities.
School offers Football Programme with sports aptitude places and Music Programme with music aptitude places, indicating strong sporting and musical traditions.
Sports
Music & Performing Arts
School orchestra, choir, drama productions
Clubs & Societies
Duke of Edinburgh
true
Trips & Exchanges
Annual residential trip to France, exchange programme with a school in Germany
Community Service
Students participate in various community service activities including charity fundraising, local community projects, and volunteering opportunities. The school has strong links with local organizations and regularly supports charitable causes.
Uniform
Sixth Form students adopt a business style dress code including plain blue, black or grey business-style suit, formal collared shirt, full-length neck tie, and formal leather shoes.
School Meals
Hot meals available in the school canteen, including vegetarian and halal options
Homework Policy
Homework is set regularly across all subjects with expectations varying by year group. Years 7-8 receive approximately 1-1.5 hours per night, Years 9-11 receive 1.5-2.5 hours per night, and Sixth Form students are expected to complete independent study equivalent to their timetabled hours.
Behaviour Policy
Business-style dress code for Sixth Form. Four-stage agreement system for misconduct with escalating sanctions including warnings, detentions, fixed-term exclusion, and permanent exclusion for serious breaches.
Mobile Phone Policy
Mobile phones, smart watches, ear buds or other electrical devices may not be used in school except in certain designated study areas for Sixth Form students.
SEND Provision
The school provides SEND support including individual learning plans, small group interventions, and additional support for students with identified needs. There is a dedicated SEND team to support students with special educational needs and disabilities.
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Route 455 from Purley, Route 119 from Sanderstead
Nearest Station: Coulsdon South
Transport Info
The school is located in Sutton and is accessible by train (Sutton railway station is approximately 10 minutes walk), bus routes including 80, 151, 213, 280, 407, 470, S1, S3, and by car via the A232. The school encourages cycling and has secure bike storage facilities.
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