Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls
11+ Admissions Guide 2026

How to get into Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls

Grammar SchoolWest Midlands, West Midlands65 days until registration closesOfsted: Good

Gender

Girls

Exam Board

GL Assessment

Places (Year 7)

180

Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio

17.8:1

Healthy

About Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls

Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls nurtures academically ambitious young women who arrive with strong foundations and leave with impressive achievements, many progressing to Russell Group universities. The curriculum is deliberately challenging, with pupils tackling three Shakespeare texts before Year 9 and complex mathematics concepts early in their studies. Beyond academics, the school's character education programme and house system create a supportive community where girls are encouraged to "be your best self." Pupils benefit from diverse enrichment opportunities, from Duke of Edinburgh awards to philosophy club, with sixth-form students taking active leadership roles as mentors and ambassadors throughout the school.

Subjects Tested

MathsEnglishVerbal ReasoningNon-Verbal Reasoning

Ages & Pupils

1,215

Total pupils

Ofsted Rating

Good

Overall effectiveness

Inspected 11 August 2022

Quality of Education

Good

Behaviour & Attitudes

Good

Personal Development

Good

Leadership & Management

Good

Sixth Form Provision

Good

Academic Performance

Attainment 8

79.4

Average GCSE score across 8 subjects

National average46.2

GCSE Grade 5+

99.4%

Achieving Grade 5+ in English & Maths

National average45.3%

School Profile

School Size
1,215 pupilsAbout Average
Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio
17.8:1Healthy
Consortium
Birmingham

Test Format

Standardised tests of verbal, numerical and non-verbal reasoning ability

Admissions

Published Admission Number
180 places
Qualifying Score
205
Out of Catchment
Accepts students from outside catchment area
Catchment Area
No residence requirement - entry solely based on test scores regardless of location
Free School Meals
Yes

Student Demographics

14.2%

Free School Meals

21.5%

English as Additional Language

0.08%

EHCP

5.51%

SEN Support

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