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Best Grammar Schools in Sutton

The grammar schools in Sutton make up one of the deepest and most competitive selective clusters in Greater London. The borough's prominence rests on both quantity and reputation, yet Sutton never feels generic: school mix, admissions pressure, and South London geography give the area a very specific educational character.

girls' and boys' options Sutton SET, Individual Greater London Data checked 11 May 2026 Uses published 2025 GCSE measures and verified shared-test route data
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Top schools

Top grammar schools in Sutton

Previewing the top 5 grammar schools in Sutton by GCSE results. The full table ranks schools by GCSE results and adds competition level, shared test route detail, and admissions context.

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  1. Rank #1

    Wilson's School

    Very High competition / Sutton SET, Individual

    GCSE score 99.2
  2. Rank #2

    Wallington High School for Girls

    Very High competition / Sutton SET, Individual

    GCSE score 83.7
  3. Rank #3

    Sutton Grammar School

    High competition / Individual

    GCSE score 83.1
  4. Rank #4

    Nonsuch High School for Girls

    High competition / Sutton SET, Individual

    GCSE score 82.3
  5. Rank #5

    Wallington County Grammar School

    Very High competition / Sutton SET, Individual

    GCSE score 77.4

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Map of grammar schools in Sutton

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School ranking

Full grammar school ranking in Sutton

This table ranks schools by GCSE results. Before saving a school, check the shared test route, school-level admissions rules, Ofsted, competition level, and daily journey.

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UK Rank #2

Wilson's School

Wilson's School, Mollison Drive

Ofsted: OutstandingBoys onlyCompetition: Very High

Overall GCSE score:99.2

Assessment: Sutton SET, Individual

Competition: 17.6 candidates per place

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UK Rank #19

Wallington High School for Girls

Wallington High School for Girls, Woodcote Road

Ofsted: GoodGirls onlyCompetition: Very High

Overall GCSE score:83.7

Assessment: Sutton SET, Individual

Competition: 12.7 candidates per place

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UK Rank #24

Nonsuch High School for Girls

Nonsuch High School for Girls, Ewell Road, Cheam, Ewell Road, Cheam Surrey

Ofsted: GoodGirls onlyCompetition: High

Overall GCSE score:82.3

Assessment: Sutton SET, Individual

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UK Rank #33

Wallington County Grammar School

Wallington County Grammar School, Croydon Road

Ofsted: OutstandingBoys onlyCompetition: Very High

Overall GCSE score:77.4

Assessment: Sutton SET, Individual

Competition: 21.9 candidates per place

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Shared test guide

These schools share one test

The Sutton SET guide explains the test, dates, and papers these schools share. It is the quickest way to see the shared exam details in one place.

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Comparisons

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Sutton overview

Sutton grammar schools at a glance

5 grammar schools are mainly spread across Sutton and Epsom and Ewell. The school list changes by town cluster before results or inspection grades come into play.

Schools 5 schools
Main places Sutton and Epsom and Ewell
School mix Boys' and girls'
Tests Mostly Sutton SET

What stands out

Sutton has five grammar schools in this ranking and is one of London's strongest compact selective clusters.

School mix and route

The area is split between boys' and girls' schools, and several Sutton schools use the shared SET first stage before school-specific later stages.

Where they are

Where Sutton grammar schools are concentrated

Sutton and Epsom and Ewell give Sutton its main grammar-school shape.

Shared route

Most schools here sit in the Sutton SET route, with Sutton Grammar School standing out because it uses its own school-specific process.

School mix

The area includes both boys' and girls' schools, but no co-ed option.

Admissions

Distance and catchment rules matter at many of these schools. These schools are very competitive.

Sutton

Sutton has 4 grammar schools, including Wilson's School, Wallington High School for Girls, and 2 more schools, with both boys' and girls' schools.

Epsom and Ewell

Nonsuch High School for Girls is the only grammar school based here, so this part of Sutton has one girls' grammar option.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Which Sutton schools are boys' grammar schools?

Wilson's School, Sutton Grammar School, and Wallington County Grammar School are the boys' grammar schools in the Sutton group.

Which Sutton schools are girls' grammar schools?

Nonsuch High School for Girls and Wallington High School for Girls are the girls' grammar schools in the Sutton group.

Are there co-educational grammar schools in Sutton?

No. The Sutton grammar schools in this ranking are single-sex schools, split between boys' and girls' entry routes.

Why does the Sutton 11+ route feel more complicated than one shared test?

The Sutton SET acts as a shared first stage for several schools, but some schools add a second-stage assessment and their own admissions criteria afterwards.