About Wallington County Grammar School
Wallington County Grammar School (WCGS) is a selective state grammar school for boys in Wallington, in the London Borough of Sutton. Founded in 1927, it is a state-funded academy that charges no fees. Entry to Year 7 is by a two-stage selection — the multiple-choice Selective Eligibility Test (SET) followed by a written Second Stage Entrance Examination shared with Sutton Grammar School and Wilson's School — rather than a shared consortium test.
WCGS is consistently among the higher-performing state schools in the area, with strong GCSE and A-Level results and a broad co-curricular programme. Because it is oversubscribed, reaching the qualifying standard does not by itself guarantee a place.
Year 7 Admissions Guide for Wallington County Grammar School
Admission is a two-stage process. All applicants first sit the multiple-choice Selective Eligibility Test (SET), shared across Sutton's grammar schools (so a boy sits it once). Boys who reach WCGS's pass mark are invited to a written Second Stage Entrance Examination — English and Maths — shared with Sutton Grammar School and Wilson's School. WCGS produces a combined score from the two SET papers and the two Second Stage papers in a 2:2:3:3 ratio and ranks candidates accordingly, after children with an EHCP naming the school and looked-after children. The school does not operate a catchment area; where scores tie, the boy living nearer the school is given priority. Always confirm the current arrangements in the school's admissions policy.
Catchment Area for Wallington County Grammar School
Unlike some grammar schools, Wallington County Grammar School does not operate a catchment area. Places are offered on a fully selective, borough-wide basis — by rank of a boy's combined SET and Second Stage score — so where you live does not give priority, except as a tie-break.
Because there is no catchment, boys from across and beyond the borough may apply, but families should still consider the daily journey before naming the school. If two boys have the same score for the last available place, the one living closer to the school is given priority.
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How to Prepare for the Wallington County Grammar School 11+ Exam
WCGS's entrance tests reward accuracy and pace. For Stage 1 (the SET), practise multiple-choice English and Maths under timed conditions; for Stage 2, practise written English and Maths, as the second-stage papers are not multiple-choice. The steps below work for both stages.
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Wallington County Grammar School — Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply to Wallington County Grammar School for Year 7?
Register your son online for the Selective Eligibility Test (SET) from May 2026, sit the SET (Stage 1) and, if he reaches the required standard, the Second Stage written exam (Stage 2). You must then name WCGS on your Local Authority Common Application Form (CAF) by 31 October 2026.
What entrance test does Wallington County Grammar School use?
Its own two-stage selection, not a shared consortium test. Stage 1 is the multiple-choice Selective Eligibility Test (SET) in English and Maths; Stage 2 is a written English and Maths examination shared with Sutton Grammar School and Wilson's School.
Is Wallington County Grammar School selective, and is it free?
Yes. WCGS is a selective state grammar school for boys and, as a state-funded academy, charges no fees.
When does the entrance test take place in 2026?
For September 2027 entry, the SET is on Tuesday 15 September 2026 and the Second Stage Entrance Examination on Saturday 3 October 2026.
When are the entrance test results released?
Results are emailed to parents in mid-October 2026, before the Common Application Form deadline.
When is National Offers Day for WCGS in 2027?
National Offers Day is 1 March 2027, when Local Authorities tell families which secondary school place their child has been allocated.
Does Wallington County Grammar School have a catchment area?
No. WCGS does not operate a catchment area — places are offered by rank of a boy's combined SET and Second Stage score (weighted 2:2:3:3), with distance used only as a tie-break.
How many Year 7 places does WCGS offer?
150 places.
How can my child prepare for the WCGS entrance exam?
Practise multiple-choice English and Maths for the SET and timed written English and Maths for the Second Stage exam. ExamTutor offers practice papers with full video explanations to build accuracy and exam technique.