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Wallington County Grammar School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Jamie Bean

corporate_fareFOLIO EDUCATION TRUST

location_onWallington, SM6 7PH

language Visit Website phone 2086472235

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2017

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Students

1,102

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Attainment 8

77.7

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GCSE Rank

#5 in Sutton

#34 of 3,216 nationally

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Wallington County Grammar School is a Academy converter secondary school in Wallington, serving ages 11-18. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade.

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School Summary

Wallington County Grammar School is an academy converter in Wallington, Sutton, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of FOLIO EDUCATION TRUST. The school has approximately 1,117 pupils on roll, of whom 8% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 77.7, placing the school #5 in Sutton and #34 of 3,216 nationally. 99.30% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 74.7% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 20 A-level subjects. 87.8% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 67.8% at A*–A. A-level value added: +0.31 — students made above-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2017. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.6× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 19.7:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 0.9 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

77.7

Grade 5+ E&M

99.30%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)74.7%

Entering EBacc68.00%

EBacc APS7.25

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.95

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

77.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc68.70%

EBacc APS7.2

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.81

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

76.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc61%

EBacc APS6.99

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.43

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

74.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc67%

EBacc APS6.98

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc68%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.84

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

77.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc87%

EBacc APS7.47

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.8

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc85%

EBacc APS7.14

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

100%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)100%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

99%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)99%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

99%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)97%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

100%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)100%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

100%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)99%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.31

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils do significantly better than expected at A-level.

Avg Grade

A-

Students

184

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*25.5%

Achieving A*–A67.8%

Achieving A*–B87.8%

VA Banding Above average

Retention rate97.8%

A-level subjects offered20

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.34

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils do significantly better than expected at A-level.

Avg Grade

A-

Students

173

Retention rate98.30%

2023

Avg Grade

B+

Students

178

Retention rate99.40%

2022

Avg Grade

A-

Students

173

Retention rate99.4%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

15 November 2022

Inspection Report

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17 January 2017

Inspection Report

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14 November 2012

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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03 October 2011

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2017-01-17

Maintained Academy and School Short inspection Legacy

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2012-11-14

None Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

1.4%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.1%(12 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,117 pupils. During this period, there were 16 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 1.4%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,117	16	1.4%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,117	5	0.4%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,100	4	0.4%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,098	13	1.2%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,103	7	0.6%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,100	7	0.6%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,102	17	1.5%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,103	14	1.3%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,100	5	0.5%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,099	7	0.6%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,101	1	0.1%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,122	9	0.8%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,118	1	0.1%	1.0%	1
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,112	6	0.5%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,108	1	0.1%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,108	8	0.7%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,107	7	0.6%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,097	7	0.6%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,097	14	1.3%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,100	3	0.3%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,093	5	0.5%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,095	14	1.3%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,095	8	0.7%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,057	10	0.9%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,056	9	0.9%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,058	7	0.7%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Specific Learning Difficulty 26 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 9 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 7 pupils

Physical Disability 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

99.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

98.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

8.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree72%

agree27%

strongly disagree1%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree64%

agree33%

disagree2%

don't know1%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree38%

agree13%

disagree1%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

not applicable46%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes10%

no90%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree67%

agree27%

disagree3%

dont know3%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree77%

agree22%

don't know1%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree71%

agree27%

disagree1%

don't know1%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree68%

agree30%

disagree1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree69%

agree29%

disagree1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree80%

agree19%

don't know1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree64%

agree33%

disagree1%

don't know2%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes99%

no1%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Selective Admission (Grammar)

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

Top Secondary Schools in Sutton

Wilson's School

Wallington High School for Girls

Nonsuch High School for Girls

Sutton Grammar School

Glenthorne High School

Harris Academy Sutton