Wallington County Grammar School
102%
Capacity
1,117
Pupils
4.8x
Demand
About Wallington County Grammar School
Wallington County Grammar School is a boys' state secondary in the London borough of Sutton, and it is a school that families clearly want to get into. With 1,117 pupils on roll against a capacity of 1,100, it is effectively full, and the demand is intense. For entry in 2025/26, the school received 822 applications for just 170 places, an oversubscription ratio of 4.84 applicants per spot. Only 106 of those applications were first-preference choices, and just 65 first-preference offers were made, meaning even families who put it top of their list face stiff competition. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 6.8%, which is notably lower than the national average of around 23% and suggests a relatively affluent intake. The school has no religious character and is led by headteacher Jamie Bean. It operates a sixth form, so boys can stay on through to 18, and it is not a boarding school.
Academically, Wallington County Grammar School is a high performer by any measure. In its most recent graded Ofsted inspection, conducted in 2017, it was rated Outstanding overall, with Outstanding for leadership and management and for sixth-form provision. An ungraded inspection in 2022 confirmed the school remains Outstanding. Its Progress 8 score for 2023/24 is 0.95, which is well above average nationally and significantly higher than the Sutton local authority average of 0.53. This places it 3rd out of 14 schools in the borough and 98th out of 3,141 schools nationally, putting it in the top 3% of all schools in England. The Attainment 8 score is 77.8, and 98.6% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths. At A-level, the average points per entry is 46.95, equivalent to an A- grade, and 52.9% of entries were graded AAB or higher. The sixth-form value-added score is 0.34, which is above average.
The school is well equipped, with facilities including a swimming pool, astro turf, playing fields, tennis courts, a sports hall, a theatre, and a dedicated sixth-form centre. Sports offered include swimming, rowing, hockey, and badminton, while extracurricular clubs range from Model UN and debating to coding, chess, and the Duke of Edinburgh's Award. The school has a stated SEND provision for specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, autistic spectrum disorder, and physical disabilities, though it is not a specialist setting. Given its selective intake, intense oversubscription, and outstanding academic outcomes, this school is best suited to academically able boys who are comfortable in a high-pressure, high-achieving environment. Families should be prepared for a competitive admissions process and should consider the school's location in Sutton, with the nearest Outstanding-rated alternative, Wilson's School, just 1.9 km away.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Boys |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Croydon Road, Wallington, Sutton, SM6 7PH |
| Headteacher | Jamie Bean |
| Local Authority | Sutton |
| Number of Pupils | 1,117 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 6.8% |
| School Capacity | 1,117 / 1,100 (102% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
16 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Latest inspection (16 Nov 2022): School remains Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 2 Mar 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.95)
98th of 3,141
Nationally
44th of 487
In London
3rd of 14
In Sutton
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make significantly more progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
A-Level Results
2023/24Average Points per Entry
Value Added Score
Best 3 A-Levels (Average)
'21/22
47.1
'22/23
43.7
'23/24
47.0
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/2395%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 149 pupils).
- School sixth form (stay)95%
- Sixth form college1%
- FE college1%
- Employment1%
- Not sustained1%
99% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
Where school leavers go
2022/2374%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 172 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
57%
Russell Group
67%
Top-third HE
4%
Oxford / Cambridge
Percentages of the whole cohort (not just HE-goers). Russell Group = 24 elite research universities. Top-third HE = top by mean UCAS tariff.
- University (HE)74%
- Employment10%
- Not sustained7%
- Apprenticeship2%
Sources: DfE 16-18 destination measures (broad bucket); DfE KS5 student destinations file (Russell Group / top-third HE / Oxbridge). Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion.
Sixth form A-level subjects
2022/23- Mathematics145
- Chemistry75
- Physics60
- Economics54
- Biology53
- Mathematics (Further)32
- Computer Studies / Computing31
- History29
- Classical Civilisation20
- Government and Politics20
- Geography16
- English Literature14
Subjects with at least 3 entries in 2022/23. Number shown next to each subject is the number of pupils who sat that A-level exam — a rough indicator of subject popularity at this school. Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
11Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
19Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed170
822
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
106 families put this school as their 1st choice (13% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Lower-disadvantage intake compared to the national average (25%).
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- Asian57.7%
- White British14.2%
- Mixed7.4%
- White (other)5.2%
- Black0.7%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
16
Total schools
13
Oversubscribed
13
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Wallington County Grammar School
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Understanding School Catchment Areas
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Contact Information
Croydon Road, Wallington
Sutton, SM6 7PH
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