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Wallington High School for Girls

Wallington, Surrey · SM6 0PH

AAB+ A-level

41.5%

9–7 GCSE

82.8%

Pupils

1,546

Inspection

Not yet inspected

School website

Wallington High School for Girls is a highly selective state grammar school in suburban Surrey serving 1,546 girls across Years 7–13. Part of the Girls' Learning Trust, it maintains a rigorous academic focus while emphasising pastoral care and a broad co-curricular offer. The school has not yet been inspected by Ofsted, but operates within a well-established selective framework (Sutton SET entry).

  • Selective entry ensures high academic attainment and peer group
  • Strong co-curricular breadth including CCF, music, and drama alongside academics
  • Girls-only environment with established sixth form and university progression routes
  • Suburban location with good transport links to central Surrey and South London

Who thrives here

Able girls who thrive in a competitive peer group and wish to balance rigorous academics with diverse extra-curricular opportunities. The school suits those seeking a traditional grammar school experience within a supportive pastoral framework.

Strengths at a glance

Exam results50th pctSports70th pctCo-curricular50th pctValue vs peers100th pctPastoral & wellbeingno data

Percentiles within UK independent + grammar schools we track.

At a glance

School typeGrammar · Day
Number of pupils1,546
Age range11–11
GenderGirls
FeesFree (state grammar)
Settingsuburban
LocationWell-served by Southern Rail and local bus routes; located on Woodcote Road in central Wallington, accessible from Sutton, Croydon, and central Surrey.

Contact & visit

Woodcote Road

Wallington, Surrey

SM6 0PH

www.wallingtongirls.org.uk
02086472380
Ms Tracey O'Brien, Headteacher

Nearest stations

Wallington8 min
Carshalton12 min
Wallington Town Centre bus hub5 min

Recent investment

Fundraising campaign for new science laboratories
Investment in digital learning infrastructure (Frog VLE deployment)

Frequently asked questions

How much does Wallington High School for Girls cost?

Wallington High School for Girls is a state grammar school, so there are no tuition fees — places are free and allocated by the 11-plus exam and the school’s admissions criteria.

How do you get into Wallington High School for Girls?

Wallington High School for Girls admits pupils at 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by 11+ Selective Examination. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.

What are Wallington High School for Girls's exam results?

At Wallington High School for Girls, 41.5% of A-levels were graded A*–B and 82.8% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.

Is Wallington High School for Girls a boarding school?

Wallington High School for Girls is a day school in Wallington and does not offer boarding.

What parents say

Frequently praised

Strong pastoral care and safeguarding culture

Rigorous academics with clear university progression pathways

Diverse co-curricular opportunities (CCF, arts, STEM enrichment)

Girls-only environment fosters confidence and leadership

Common concerns

!No Ofsted inspection yet limits external validation of current practice

!Science facilities described as needing investment (active fundraising)

!Selective entry may create high-pressure peer environment