The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Girls only.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 80.5 vs national 43.8)
- This is a girls-only school
- The school is at capacity (106% full)
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
80.5
36.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
100%
57.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
72%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
A-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.04
Band 3Source: 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
98%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
97%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Based on 209 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% 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 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 103 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,547
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 11.4%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Sutton
- Trust
- GIRLS' LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Ms Tracey O'Brien (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
October 2019 | School Inspection
Short inspection
January 2016 | Short Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Curriculum and development visit
February 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Location
Woodcote Road, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 0PH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe John Fisher School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Wood Field Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Sutton Tuition and Reintegration Service
Pupil referral unit · 1.2km away
Stanley Park High School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Stanley Park High
Secondary · 1.2km away
Laleham Lea School
Independent · 1.2km away
Cumnor House School
Independent · 1.2km away
Oaks Park High School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Wallington High School for Girls a selective school?
Yes. Wallington High School for Girls 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.
How many pupils attend Wallington High School for Girls?
Wallington High School for Girls currently has 1,547 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wallington High School for Girls take?
Wallington High School for Girls caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Wallington High School for Girls?
Wallington High School for Girls is in Wallington, SM6 0PH, in the Sutton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wallington High School for Girls have a sixth form?
Yes, Wallington High School for Girls has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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