SchoolScoresWallington High School for Girls
Grammar school · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Girls only · Sixth form
Part of GIRLS' LEARNING TRUST
Woodcote Road, Wallington, SM6 0PH
020 8647 2380 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 18 March 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Sixth form | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
264 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Sutton comparisons use the 5 of its 15 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 10 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Sutton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 1st highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sutton. Higher than 92% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 89% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 1st highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sutton. Higher than 90% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 91% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 2nd highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sutton. Higher than 89% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 84% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 63 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 4th highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sutton. Higher than 54% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 51% | 54% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 145 parents who had raised a concern Joint 2nd highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sutton. Higher than 79% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 78% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 28 parents of children with SEND 1st highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sutton. Higher than 94% of 789 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 73% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 1st highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sutton. Higher than 91% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94%said yes | 86% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 17%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Sutton figures pool parents at the Sutton schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
210 pupils in this year group.
100% — 32 points above the Sutton average, and 54 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Sutton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 100% | 68% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 80.5 | 59.3 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 7.6 | 5.5 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
209 pupils in this year group.
100% — 4 points above the Sutton average, and 8 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Sutton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 100% | 96% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 95% | 68% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | Not published | 4% | 13% |
| Further education college | 1% | 20% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2% | 3% |
| Work | Not published | 1% | 3% |
"Not published": Not published (DfE code SP).
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 100% | 100% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
246 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Sutton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | A- | B+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 56% | 47% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 85% | 73% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 45.5 | 42.3 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
23 subjects, 760 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 137 | 24% | 63% | 40% |
| Chemistry | 133 | 16% | 55% | 30% |
| Biology | 118 | 19% | 45% | 27% |
| Psychology | 57 | 46% | 84% | 19% |
| Physics | 47 | 13% | 45% | 31% |
| Economics | 41 | 5% | 27% | 26% |
| English Literature | 31 | 13% | 45% | 23% |
| Logic / Philosophy | 26 | 15% | 50% | 19% |
| Sociology | 24 | 46% | 71% | 20% |
| History | 20 | 20% | 70% | 23% |
| Government and Politics | 19 | 11% | 42% | 26% |
| Mathematics (Further) | 17 | 53% | 76% | 59% |
| Computer Studies / Computing | 16 | 19% | 38% | 24% |
| Art and Design (Fine Art) | 12 | 33% | 92% | 38% |
| Film Studies | 12 | 33% | 67% | 17% |
| Classical Civilisation | 11 | 0% | 36% | 23% |
| Geography | 11 | 27% | 64% | 23% |
| Physical Education / Sports Studies | 8 | 13% | 38% | 17% |
| French | 6 | 33% | 67% | 38% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Design and Technology (Product Design), Spanish, Drama and Theatre Studies, German.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
236 students in this year group.
91% — about the same as the Sutton average, and 12 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Sutton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 91% | 91% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 3% | 7% |
| Work | 7% | 13% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 94% | 91% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
250 students in this year group.
92% — 7 points above the Sutton average, and 32 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Sutton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 92% | 85% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 67% | 47% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 92% | 92% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Sutton. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 208 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 316 |
| Of those, offered a place | 184 (58%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 1,026 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.3 · 2025: 1.3 · 2026: 1.5
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a grammar school: places depend on passing an entrance test (the 11 plus), usually taken in September of Year 6.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Sutton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools in Wallington. Higher than 11% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 12.5% | 18.5%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Wallington. Higher than 0% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 0.1% | 2.3%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools in Wallington. Higher than 3% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.9% | 9.5%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Wallington. Higher than 85% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 37.2% | 31.6%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Wallington. Lower than 95% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 4.9% | 6.5%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Wallington. Lower than 86% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 14.9% | 16.5%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 1st lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Wallington. Lower than 96% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 1.2 | 7.2 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 2nd lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Wallington. Lower than 95% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 1.0% | 3.7% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.11% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Wallington. Higher than 87% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 18.9 | 16.6 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Wallington. Higher than 97% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 15.7 | 12.1 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Wallington. Higher than 34% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 10.8% | 13.8%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- The John Fisher School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 65% grade 5+ English and maths
- Oaks Park High School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 38% grade 5+ English and maths
- Wilson's School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · 100% grade 5+ English and maths
- Woodcote High School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 46% grade 5+ English and maths
- Thomas More Catholic School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 38% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 60% grade 5+ English and maths
- Wallington County Grammar School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2017), confirmed 2022 · 99% grade 5+ English and maths
- Carshalton High School for Girls 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 60% grade 5+ English and maths
- Cumnor House School 1.8 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Harris Academy Purley 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 51% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Wallington High School for Girls's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 18 March 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Wallington High School for Girls do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 100% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 54 points above the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Wallington High School for Girls?
94% of the 264 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Wallington High School for Girls to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Wallington High School for Girls oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 316 families put Wallington High School for Girls as their first choice for 208 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 184 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 136789.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.