Wallington High School for Girls 11+ Guide

About Wallington High School for Girls

Wallington High School for Girls is a selective secondary school in Sutton, London. For children to get into Wallington High School for Girls they need to pass the school's 11+ entrance test. Hence, Wallington High School for Girls is a traditional grammar school, one of only 163 remaining in England.

Nestled on the cusp of London and Surrey, Wallington High School for Girls is a beacon of academic excellence, renowned for its exceptional performance in STEM subjects and languages. This selective grammar school has been nurturing the minds of young women since its establishment, fostering a vibrant and purposeful community that encourages girls to reach their full potential.

At WHSG, students are immersed in a comprehensive curriculum that spans a wide array of disciplines, including modern foreign languages, computing, art, mathematics, and humanities. This diverse educational landscape equips the girls with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the complexities of modern life, preparing them to become confident and capable leaders in their chosen fields.

Beyond the classroom, Wallington High School for Girls offers an unparalleled enrichment programme, featuring a wealth of extracurricular activities designed to cater to every interest and passion. From dance and Combined Cadet Force to hockey, Sustainability Society, LAMDA, crafts, and Medical Society, students have ample opportunities to explore their talents, forge lasting friendships, and discover new avenues for personal growth. These experiences often serve as the foundation for their future endeavours, both professionally and personally.

The school's dedication to academic excellence is matched only by its commitment to providing outstanding pastoral care. The supportive and nurturing environment at WHSG ensures that every girl feels valued, supported, and empowered to pursue her dreams. With a long-standing history of remarkable exam results, consistently placing the school among the top 50 grammar schools in the UK, Wallington High School for Girls is a testament to the power of education in shaping the lives of young women.

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:

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.

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.

Sutton Selective Eligibility Test (SET) Key Dates for your Diary

Here are all the important dates for the Sutton Selective Eligibility Test (SET) 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.

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 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)

Past 11+ Paper Downloads

Unfortunately, Wallington High School for Girls has not made any of their 11+ past papers publicly available. However, you can use our 11+ practice papers to help your child prepare.

None available.