Wallington County Grammar School
Wallington County Grammar School is an academy converter in Sutton for pupils aged 11 to 18. It has 1,119 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Wallington County Grammar School is Outstanding, from an inspection in December 2022. In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 82.0, and 99% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Ofsted inspection: December 2022. GCSE results: 2026. A-level results: 2025.
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Croydon Road Wallington Surrey SM6 7PH |
| Phone | 02086472235 |
| Reference Number | 136798 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1119 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 96.51%
Girls: 3.49% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 6.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 36.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 150 | Unknown | 150 |
| 8 | 150 | Unknown | 150 |
| 9 | 151 | Unknown | 151 |
| 10 | 151 | Unknown | 151 |
| 11 | 149 | Unknown | 149 |
| 12 | 172 | 13 | 185 |
| 13 | 157 | 26 | 183 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Indian | 24.8% |
| Asian, Other | 17.5% |
| White, British | 13.6% |
| Pakistani | 8% |
| African | 6.1% |
| White, Other | 5.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.8% |
| Chinese | 4.7% |
| Unclassified | 3.8% |
| White & Asian | 3.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.8% |
| Caribbean | 0.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
Wallington County Grammar School continues to excel, maintaining its status as an outstanding institution. The school boasts a strong sense of community, with both staff and students proud of their involvement. Pupils are exceptionally well-prepared for the next stages of their education or career paths, showcasing remarkable engagement in events and charity activities, including significant contributions to community safety as Junior Safeguarding Leaders. The supportive and inclusive environment fosters respect among students, with a notable focus on integrating girls into all aspects of school life, particularly in the sixth form.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 15 Nov 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 15 Nov 2022 | School inspection |
| 17 Jan 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Nov 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 03 Oct 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| Previously as Wallington County Grammar School | |
| 27 Mar 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Feb 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 10 Jan 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong community spirit and high expectations among staff and students.
- Ambitious and distinctive curriculum that connects subjects meaningfully.
- Teachers possess expert subject knowledge and employ effective teaching strategies.
- Robust support system for pupils with SEND, ensuring equal achievement.
- Pupils exhibit enthusiasm for reading and participate in national competitions.
- Comprehensive personal development programmes including careers guidance and PSHE education.
- Effective safeguarding culture with regular training and strong support systems.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 82 | 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 | 99.3% | 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 | 47.44 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Average Points (best 3) | 47.76 | 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 | 55.6% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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| Second Preference | 275 | 78 |
| Third Preference | 283 | 15 |
| From another Local Authority | 708 | 115 |
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| Name | Distance |
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Holy Trinity CofE Junior School
Holy Trinity Cofe Junior School, Bute Road, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 8BZ |
0.14 miles |
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Beddington Infants' School
Croydon Road, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 7LF |
0.19 miles |
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Collingwood School
3 Springfield Road, Wallington, SM6 0BD |
0.49 miles |
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All Saints Carshalton Church of England Primary School
Rotherfield Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 3DW |
0.5 miles |
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Victor Seymour Infants' School
Denmark Road, Denmark Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 2JE |
0.67 miles |
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Beddington Park Academy
Mallinson Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 4UL |
0.73 miles |
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Hackbridge Primary School
Hackbridge Road, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 7AX |
0.74 miles |
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Harris Junior Academy Carshalton
Harris Junior Academy Carshalton Camden Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 2NS |
0.74 miles |
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St Mary's RC Infants School
West Street, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 2PT |
0.8 miles |
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St Mary's RC Junior School
Shorts Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 2PB |
0.82 miles |
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Bandon Hill Primary School
Sandy Lane South, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 9QU |
0.88 miles |
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Wood Field Primary School
Stanley Park Road, Carshalton, Carshalton, SM5 3HW |
0.94 miles |
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Culvers House Primary School
Orchard Avenue, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 4JH |
0.95 miles |
|
High View Primary School
The Chase, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 8JT |
0.96 miles |
|
Rushy Meadow Primary Academy
Rushy Meadow Lane, Fellowes Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 2SG |
1.08 miles |
|
Foresters Primary School
Redford Avenue, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 9DP |
1.09 miles |
|
Muschamp Primary School and Language Opportunity Base
Muschamp Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 2SE |
1.12 miles |
|
Stanley Park Junior School
Stanley Park Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 3JL |
1.16 miles |
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Stanley Park Infants School
Stanley Park Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 3JL |
1.16 miles |
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Spencer Nursery School
Spencer Road, Mitcham Junction, CR4 4JP |
1.17 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Sherwood Foundation School
Streeters Lane, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 7NP |
0.56 miles |
|
Carshalton High School for Girls
West Street, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 2QX |
0.87 miles |
|
The Link School
138 Croydon Road, Beddington, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 4PG |
0.88 miles |
|
St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls
Shorts Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 3PS |
0.95 miles |
|
Carew Academy
33 Headley Avenue, Wallington, SM6 8NQ |
1.14 miles |
|
Wilson's School
Mollison Drive, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 9JW |
1.15 miles |
|
Carshalton Boys Sports College
Winchcombe Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 1RW |
1.26 miles |
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Wandle Valley Academy
Welbeck Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 1LW |
1.36 miles |
|
Wallington High School for Girls
Woodcote Road, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 0PH |
1.45 miles |
|
Greenshaw High School
Grennell Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM1 3DY |
1.55 miles |
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The Write Time
Warrington Road, Opposite Ludford Close, Croydon, London, CR0 4BH |
1.63 miles |
|
The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy
Mitcham Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR9 3AS |
1.73 miles |
|
Oaks Park High School
Damson Way, Carshalton, SM5 4NS |
1.75 miles |
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The John Fisher School
Peaks Hill, Purley, Surrey, CR8 3YP |
1.75 miles |
|
Sutton Grammar School
Manor Lane, Sutton, Surrey, SM1 4AS |
1.77 miles |
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Serenity School, Old Palace Croydon
Old Palace School, Old Palace Road, CROYDON, CR0 1AX |
1.94 miles |
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Grove Road School
36-46 Grove Road, Sutton, SM1 1BT |
2.01 miles |
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Harris Academy Morden
Lilleshall Road, Morden, Surrey, SM4 6DU |
2.05 miles |
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St Giles School
Pampisford Road, Pampisford School, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 6DF |
2.07 miles |
|
Harris Academy Purley
Kendra Hall Road, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 6DT |
2.08 miles |
Wallington County Grammar School is part of Greenshaw Learning Trust, which runs 39 schools. The nearest others:
- Victor Seymour Infants' School Carshalton
- Bandon Hill Primary School Wallington
- Wood Field Primary School Carshalton
- Greenshaw High School Sutton
- Tweeddale Primary School Carshalton
- Green Wrythe Primary School Carshalton
- Park Hill Junior School Croydon
- St Peter's Primary School South Croydon
- Coombe Wood School South Croydon
- Orchard Park High School Croydon
What is Wallington County Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Wallington County Grammar School is Outstanding, from an inspection in December 2022.
When was Wallington County Grammar School last inspected by Ofsted?
Wallington County Grammar School was last inspected in December 2022.
How many pupils does Wallington County Grammar School have?
Wallington County Grammar School has 1,119 pupils on roll.
What age range does Wallington County Grammar School cover?
Wallington County Grammar School for pupils aged 11 to 18.
What are Wallington County Grammar School's GCSE results?
In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 82.0, and 99% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Where is Wallington County Grammar School?
Wallington County Grammar School is at Croydon Road, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 7PH.