Wilson's School

About Wilson's School

Wilson's School's Progress 8 score of 1.27 is more than double the Sutton local authority average of 0.53, placing it first among the 14 state secondary schools in the borough. That gap is significant: the school's nearest rivals, Sutton Grammar School for Boys (1.16), Nonsuch High School for Girls (1.02) and Wallington County Grammar School (0.95), all trail by a noticeable margin. Nationally, Wilson's ranks 19th out of 3,141 schools, putting it in the top 0.6 per cent of all schools in the country. The school is heavily oversubscribed: for 2025/26 entry, there were 726 applications for 209 places, with 403 families putting it as their first choice. Only 5.6 per cent of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the national average, which reflects the selective intake.

Academically, the school's performance is exceptional across the board. At GCSE, 99.5 per cent of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in English and maths, and 98.4 per cent entered the English Baccalaureate. The Attainment 8 score sits at 85.6, and the EBacc average points score is 8.51. The Progress 8 banding is 'well above average', with particularly strong progress in open subjects (1.45) and the EBacc subjects (1.31), while English progress is slightly lower at 0.9. In the sixth form, the picture is similarly strong: the average A-level grade is an A, with 72.4 per cent of entries achieving AAB or higher in at least two facilitating subjects. The value added score of 0.13 is rated 'above average', and students average 49.35 points per entry. Ofsted's most recent inspection in 2022 gave the school Outstanding in every category, including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and sixth-form provision.

The school is a Church of England boys' grammar school for ages 11 to 18, with a dedicated sixth-form centre. Facilities include science labs, a theatre, art and music studios, a chapel, tennis courts, an astro turf pitch, and a gymnasium. Sports on offer include swimming, hockey, cricket, athletics, and martial arts, while clubs range from the Duke of Edinburgh's Award to debate, film, and drama. The school's SEND provision covers specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language needs, and social, emotional and mental health support. With a capacity of 1,327 and 1,312 pupils on roll, the school is operating at near full capacity. This is a school for academically able boys who thrive in a selective, high-expectation environment; the combination of outstanding Ofsted grades, top-tier Progress 8 scores, and heavy oversubscription means families need to be prepared for a competitive admissions process.

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