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Wallington County Grammar School

Sutton, SM6 7PHSecondaryAges 11–18BoysState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Nov 2022
Progress 8
+0.95
Well above average
−20+2
Competition
0.6×
Not oversubscribed
106 1st-choice / 170 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#98 of 3,141 nationally

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.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderBoys
Religious CharacterNone
AddressCroydon Road, Wallington, Sutton, SM6 7PH
HeadteacherJamie Bean
Local AuthoritySutton
Number of Pupils1,117
Free School Meals (FSM)6.8%
School Capacity1,117 / 1,100 (102% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

16 Nov 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Sixth Form Provision
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (16 Nov 2022): School remains Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 2 Mar 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

11
Swimming PoolAstro TurfPlaying FieldsTennis CourtsSports HallLibraryGymnasiumArt StudiosTheatreSixth Form CentreDining Hall

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

19

Sports

SwimmingDanceBadmintonRowingNetballCross CountryTennisHockey

Clubs & Activities

Model United NationsOrchestraScience ClubChoirChessCodingDramaBook ClubDebateDuke of EdinburghYoung Enterprise

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaPhysicalOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Wallington County Grammar School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.