About Wallington High School for Girls
Wallington High School for Girls (WHSG) is a selective state grammar school for girls (with a sixth form) in Wallington, in the London Borough of Sutton. Founded in 1888, it became an academy in 2011 and is part of the Nonsuch and Wallington Education Trust; it charges no fees. Entry to Year 7 is by a two-stage selection — the multiple-choice Selective Eligibility Test (SET) followed by the written Nonsuch and Wallington Second Stage Entrance Examination (NWSEE), shared with Nonsuch High School for Girls — rather than a shared consortium test.
WHSG is consistently among the highest-performing state schools in the country, with specialisms in languages and engineering, strong GCSE and A-Level results and a notably diverse community. Because the school is heavily oversubscribed, reaching the qualifying standard does not by itself guarantee a place.
Year 7 Admissions Guide for Wallington High School for Girls
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 girl sits it once). Girls who reach the required standard are invited to the Nonsuch and Wallington Second Stage Entrance Examination (NWSEE) — a written Maths paper and a written English writing task (no comprehension paper, no reasoning) — shared with Nonsuch High School for Girls and held at Nonsuch. The final rank order combines the SET and the two NWSEE papers in a 1:1:1 ratio (equally weighted). Places are offered after children with an EHCP naming the school, then to looked-after children, then to Pupil Premium pupils who pass, then to girls in the catchment (up to 110 places, by score), and then to other qualifying girls. Always confirm the current arrangements in the school's admissions policy.
Catchment Area for Wallington High School for Girls
Wallington High School for Girls gives priority to girls living within its catchment area, defined as a 6.7 km radius measured from the school's main entrance. Up to 110 places are allocated to catchment girls who achieve the qualifying standard, ranked by their score.
Girls living outside the 6.7 km radius can still apply and be offered any places remaining after catchment allocations, but catchment residence is a significant advantage. As the school is heavily oversubscribed, reaching the qualifying standard does not guarantee a place even within catchment.
Subjects Tested at Wallington High School for Girls
Both stages assess only English and Mathematics, based on the Key Stage 2 national curriculum — there are no verbal or non-verbal reasoning papers. Stage 1 (the SET) is multiple-choice; the Stage 2 NWSEE is written, with a standard-format Maths paper and an English writing task based on a prompt (there is no comprehension paper).
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How to Prepare for the Wallington High School for Girls (WHSG) 11+ Exam
WHSG's entrance tests reward accuracy and pace. For Stage 1 (the SET), practise multiple-choice English and Maths under timed conditions; for Stage 2 (the NWSEE), practise a written English writing task and standard-format Maths, as the second-stage papers are not multiple-choice. The steps below work for both stages.
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Wallington High School for Girls — Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply to Wallington High School for Girls for Year 7?
Register your daughter online for the Selective Eligibility Test (SET) from May 2026, sit the SET (Stage 1) and, if she reaches the required standard, the NWSEE (Stage 2). You must then name WHSG on your Local Authority Common Application Form (CAF) by 31 October 2026.
What entrance test does Wallington High School for Girls 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 the written Nonsuch and Wallington Second Stage Entrance Examination (NWSEE), shared with Nonsuch High School for Girls.
Is Wallington High School for Girls selective, and is it free?
Yes. WHSG is a selective state grammar school for girls 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 NWSEE on Saturday 26 September 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 WHSG 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 High School for Girls have a catchment area?
Yes. Priority is given to girls living within a 6.7 km radius of the school, with up to 110 places allocated to catchment girls by score. Distance is used as a tie-break, with lots drawn if needed.
How many Year 7 places does WHSG offer?
210 places (seven forms of entry).
How can my child prepare for the WHSG entrance exam?
Practise multiple-choice English and Maths for the SET and timed written English (a writing task) and Maths for the NWSEE. ExamTutor offers practice papers with full video explanations to build accuracy and exam technique.