The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 77.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017
- This is a boys-only school
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
77.7
33.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
99%
57.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
68%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
A-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.31
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
99%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
99%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Based on 150 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 79 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Boys
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,117
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 6.8%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Sutton
- Trust
- GREENSHAW LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Jamie Bean (Headmaster and Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Croydon Road, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 7PH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHoly Trinity CofE Junior School
Primary · Very close
Collingwood School
Independent · 790m away
All Saints Carshalton Church of England Primary School
Primary · 804m away
St Mary's RC Infants School
Primary · 1.3km away
St Mary's RC Junior School
Primary · 1.3km away
Bandon Hill Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Link Primary School
Special school · 1.4km away
The Link School
Academy · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Wallington County Grammar School a selective school?
Yes. Wallington County Grammar School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
What is Wallington County Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
Wallington County Grammar School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wallington County Grammar School?
Wallington County Grammar School currently has 1,117 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wallington County Grammar School take?
Wallington County Grammar School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Wallington County Grammar School?
Wallington County Grammar School is in Wallington, SM6 7PH, in the Sutton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wallington County Grammar School have a sixth form?
Yes, Wallington County Grammar School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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