Nonsuch High School for Girls
11+ Admissions Guide 2026
How to get into Nonsuch High School for Girls
Gender
Exam Board
Sutton Selective Eligibility Test
Places (Year 7)
210
Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio
18.6:1
HealthyAbout Nonsuch High School for Girls
Nonsuch High School for Girls is a selective grammar school where pupils are genuinely inspired to learn and consistently achieve well. The curriculum is notably ambitious and broad, with distinctive opportunities such as GCSE astronomy using the school's rooftop telescope. Reading is woven throughout the school day, and pupils develop strong foundations in subjects like English that prepare them for increasingly complex study. The atmosphere is calm and purposeful, with pupils taking responsibility for their own behaviour and coming to lessons ready to engage. Comprehensive careers guidance begins in Year 7, and sixth-form students receive extensive support with university and apprenticeship applications.
Subjects Tested
Ages & Pupils
1,494
Total pupils
Ofsted Rating
Good
Overall effectiveness
Inspected 25/05/2021
Quality of Education
GoodBehaviour & Attitudes
GoodPersonal Development
GoodLeadership & Management
GoodSixth Form Provision
GoodAcademic Performance
Attainment 8
80.5
Average GCSE score across 8 subjects
GCSE Grade 5+
98.7%
Achieving Grade 5+ in English & Maths
School Profile
Admissions
Student Demographics
6.9%
Free School Meals
50.7%
English as Additional Language
0.2%
EHCP
4.02%
SEN Support