Sutton Grammar School
11+ Admissions Guide 2026

How to get into Sutton Grammar School

Grammar SchoolSurrey, Greater London9 days until registration opensOfsted: Good

Gender

Boys

Exam Board

Sutton Selective Eligibility Test

Places (Year 7)

150

Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio

17.1:1

Healthy

About Sutton Grammar School

Sutton Grammar School is a diverse and welcoming community where pupils thrive academically and personally. The school has cultivated a strong culture of high achievement, with an ambitious, well-sequenced curriculum delivered by teachers with excellent subject knowledge. Pupils here display exceptional behaviour and attitudes, arriving at lessons focused and eager to learn while treating staff and each other with genuine respect. Beyond the classroom, there's an impressive range of extra-curricular activities, and students are encouraged to take on leadership roles and serve their community. Pupils leave as well-rounded, independent young adults, ready for the next stage of their education.

Subjects Tested

MathsEnglish

Ages & Pupils

1,043

Total pupils

Ofsted Rating

Good

Overall effectiveness

Inspected 22/06/2022

Quality of Education

Good

Behaviour & Attitudes

Outstanding

Personal Development

Good

Leadership & Management

Good

Sixth Form Provision

Good

Academic Performance

Attainment 8

80.3

Average GCSE score across 8 subjects

National average46.2

GCSE Grade 5+

99.2%

Achieving Grade 5+ in English & Maths

National average45.3%

School Profile

School Size
1,043 pupilsAbout Average
Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1Healthy
Consortium
Sutton Education Trust (SET)

Test Format

Two-stage process: Selective Eligibility Test (SET) followed by mathematics and English papers

Admissions

Published Admission Number
150 places
Qualifying Score
Set annually by committee
Out of Catchment
Accepts students from outside catchment area
Catchment Area
Up to 10 FSM places for specific postcodes (SM1-7, KT4, KT17, CR0 4--, CR4), then rank order by test scores
Free School Meals
Up to 10 reserved places for boys receiving income-based free school meals in specified postcode areas

Student Demographics

1.3%

Free School Meals

36.1%

English as Additional Language

0.77%

EHCP

6.33%

SEN Support

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