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Wallington High School for Girls

Sutton, SM6 0PHSecondaryAges 11–18GirlsState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Mar 2025
Progress 8
+0.92
Well above average
−20+2
Competition
1.3×
Oversubscribed
279 1st-choice / 210 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#112 of 3,141 nationally

About Wallington High School for Girls

Parents at Wallington High School for Girls are overwhelmingly positive about their experience. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering September 2024 to September 2025, 94% of respondents said they would recommend the school. That confidence is backed by strong individual scores: 95% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy, and 97% felt their child is safe. On academic expectations, 95% agreed the school has high expectations for their child, and 97% felt their child does well. The school is clearly in high demand — for 2025/26 entry, it received 989 applications for 210 places, an oversubscription ratio of 4.71 to 1. Of those, 279 families put it as their first preference, and 147 first-preference offers were made. This level of competition is typical for a school rated Outstanding by Ofsted in its March 2025 inspection, where it earned top marks across every graded category: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and sixth-form provision.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderGirls
Religious CharacterNone
AddressWoodcote Road, Wallington, Sutton, SM6 0PH
HeadteacherTracey O'Brien
Local AuthoritySutton
Number of Pupils1,547
Free School Meals (FSM)11.4%
School Capacity1,547 / 1,460 (106% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

18 Mar 2025
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Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Sixth Form Provision
Outstanding

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 7 May 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

12
Dining HallGymnasiumICT SuiteAstro TurfSports HallSwimming PoolLibraryArt StudiosPlaying FieldsTennis CourtsTheatreSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

DanceSwimmingHockeyFootballRugbyNetball

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubOrchestraModel United NationsChoirScience ClubGardeningDramaEco ClubYoung EnterpriseDebate

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthHearingPhysicalOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wallington High School for Girls

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