Nonsuch High School for Girls

About Nonsuch High School for Girls

Nonsuch High School for Girls sits in the London borough of Epsom and Ewell but falls under Sutton local authority, where it ranks third among 16 secondary schools of the same type. Its Progress 8 score of 1.02 places it firmly in the top five schools locally, alongside selective neighbours Wilson's School (1.27), Sutton Grammar School for Boys (1.16), and Wallington County Grammar School (0.95). The school is heavily oversubscribed: for 2025/26, it received 1,052 applications for 208 places, with 340 families listing it as their first choice and 161 of those receiving offers — an oversubscription ratio of just over five to one. Headteacher Alexis Williamson leads a girls' state secondary with a non-religious character, catering for pupils aged 11 to 18. The school's capacity of 1,283 is exceeded by its current roll of 1,494, reflecting sustained demand. Just 6.9 per cent of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the national average.

Academically, Nonsuch delivers results that sit well above the local and national benchmarks. Its Progress 8 score of 1.02 is nearly double the Sutton local authority average of 0.53, and the Department for Education bands it as 'well above average'. Attainment 8 stands at 81.3, and 99.5 per cent of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths. The EBacc entry rate is 69.9 per cent, with 69.4 per cent achieving the qualification at grade 4 or higher. At A-level, the school's value-added score is -0.05, which is rated 'average', and pupils averaged 43 points per entry — equivalent to a B+ grade. Some 41.9 per cent of entries were graded AAB or higher. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2021, the school was rated Good across all categories: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and sixth-form provision. This matches its previous Good rating from 2013.

The school offers a broad range of facilities including art studios, tennis courts, a library, playing fields, a sixth-form centre, science labs, a gymnasium, and an astro turf pitch. Sports provision covers football, rowing, rugby, tennis, badminton, athletics, cricket, and netball, while extracurricular clubs range from eco club and debate to coding, model UN, and young enterprise. SEND support is comprehensive, covering specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language needs, hearing and visual impairments, physical disabilities, and social, emotional and mental health needs. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is Harris Academy Sutton, 2.3 kilometres away. Nonsuch is best suited to academically ambitious girls who thrive in a high-pressure, high-attainment environment and who are prepared for the competitive admissions process — particularly those aiming for strong EBacc and A-level outcomes within a large, oversubscribed state school.

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