Sutton Coldfield Grammar
Admissions reality
How competitive entry really is, what scores mean, and where the waiting-list picture is strong enough to trust.
Full exam briefCompetition trend intelligence
No official historical score series was found in the supplied evidence.
ClassAce estimate, not official data
Score banding
11+Offer score trend
Historical trend data is not yet strong enough to show confidently.
Waiting list intelligence
Official admissions wording says a child will 'automatically be placed on the waiting list for any schools listed higher than the school offered on your preference form providing they have achieved the qualifying score or above.'
Tie-breaks are officially stated as: looked-after/previously looked-after children first, then Pupil Premium, then distance.
Common mistakes parents make
Misconceptions we hear most often about this school
Year 7 admission is not a simple catchment-only process; applicants must take the selective test for Birmingham.
Qualifying as selective-eligible is only the first hurdle. Final allocation depends on oversubscription criteria, and distance from the school is frequently the deciding factor.
A qualifying score is not the same as a guaranteed offer.
Parents often assume the highest scorers get priority. In practice, once a child meets the selective threshold, proximity to the school can matter more than raw score.
Sixth form external entry is possible, but published external capacity is limited.
This means there's no single pass mark to aim for. Preparation should focus on performing strongly across all areas rather than targeting a specific number.
What we're still researching
Transparency about gaps in our intelligence. We actively pursue this data and will update when available.
General Entry
Competition ratio (applicants per place)
Seeking data
Latest offer score threshold
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Year 7 Entry
Year 7 applicants per place
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Year 7 qualifying score
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Sixth form Entry
Qualifying score
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