Wallington High School for Girls
Wallington High School for Girls is an academy converter in Sutton for pupils aged 11 to 18. It has 1,548 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Wallington High School for Girls is Outstanding, from an inspection in May 2025. In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 80.3, and 100% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Ofsted inspection: May 2025. GCSE results: 2026. A-level results: 2025.
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Woodcote Road Wallington Surrey SM6 0PH |
| Phone | 02086472380 |
| Reference Number | 136789 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1548 |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 12.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 36.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Unknown | 210 | 210 |
| 8 | Unknown | 209 | 209 |
| 9 | Unknown | 210 | 210 |
| 10 | Unknown | 209 | 209 |
| 11 | Unknown | 208 | 208 |
| 12 | Unknown | 254 | 254 |
| 13 | Unknown | 248 | 248 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Indian | 27.7% |
| Asian, Other | 20.9% |
| White, British | 9% |
| Pakistani | 8.5% |
| African | 7.9% |
| Chinese | 7% |
| White, Other | 4.5% |
| White & Asian | 3.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.5% |
| Caribbean | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| Unclassified | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
Wallington High School for Girls is a highly effective selective grammar school where pupils are cared for exceptionally well and achieve very highly. Inspectors found a broad, ambitious curriculum, expert teaching, strong support for pupils with SEND or disadvantage, and a purposeful culture in which pupils take responsibility for their learning. Behaviour is exceptional, pupils are respectful and collaborative, and pastoral care helps them feel safe and happy. The school builds a strong culture of reading, debate and character development, with pupils encouraged to speak fluently and think maturely. There is an extensive offer of over one hundred clubs and activities, and pupils are supported to become leaders and mentors. Sixth-form students receive exceptional guidance and preparation for their next steps, with most progressing successfully to university. Leadership and governance are strong, staff are well supported and trained, and safeguarding arrangements are effective. This was the school’s first routine inspection since the COVID-19 pandemic, and it remains part of the Girls’ Learning Trust. No areas of concern were identified in the report.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 18 Mar 2025 | School inspection |
| 08 Oct 2019 | School inspection |
| 12 Jan 2016 | Short inspection |
| 28 Mar 2014 | Interim assessment |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 07 Feb 2012 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 12 Jan 2011 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Wallington High School for Girls | |
| 10 Dec 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 12 Feb 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Jan 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are looked after with the utmost care and feel safe, settled and happy.
- Behaviour is exceptional, with pupils respectful, courteous and collaborative.
- The curriculum is broad and ambitious, including in the sixth form.
- Teachers are experts and receive high-quality professional development.
- Pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils achieve exceptionally well.
- The school has a strong culture of reading for pleasure and vocabulary development.
- Pupils learn to debate and express themselves with maturity.
- Pastoral care and support for healthy friendships are excellent.
- There are over one hundred clubs, societies and activities on offer.
- Pupils are encouraged to lead and mentor younger pupils.
- Sixth-form guidance and preparation for future education or careers are exceptional.
- Leadership, governance and trust support are strong.
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 80.3 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 100% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 100% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 45.67 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Average Points (best 3) | 45.53 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | A- | B | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | A- | B | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 41.5% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
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| Second Preference | 312 | 22 |
| Third Preference | 239 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 701 | 126 |
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The John Fisher School
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Wallington County Grammar School
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2.12 miles |
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Whitgift School
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2.2 miles |
Wallington High School for Girls is part of Girls' Learning Trust, which runs 3 schools. The nearest others:
- Carshalton High School for Girls Carshalton
- Nonsuch High School for Girls Sutton
What is Wallington High School for Girls's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Wallington High School for Girls is Outstanding, from an inspection in May 2025.
When was Wallington High School for Girls last inspected by Ofsted?
Wallington High School for Girls was last inspected in May 2025.
How many pupils does Wallington High School for Girls have?
Wallington High School for Girls has 1,548 pupils on roll.
What age range does Wallington High School for Girls cover?
Wallington High School for Girls for pupils aged 11 to 18.
What are Wallington High School for Girls's GCSE results?
In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 80.3, and 100% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Where is Wallington High School for Girls?
Wallington High School for Girls is at Woodcote Road, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 0PH.