Nonsuch High School for Girls 11+: SET and NWSSEE admissions
Nonsuch High School for Girls in Cheam admits 210 girls a year through the Sutton Selective Eligibility Test (SET) and the Nonsuch and Wallington Second Stage Entrance Examination (NWSSEE), shared with Wallington High School for Girls.
An independent guide by EagleTeach, based on the school's published admissions pages. We are not affiliated with Nonsuch High School for Girls; always confirm details with the school.
Entry points and deadlines
Published Admission Number: 210.
Girls must pass both stages and name Nonsuch on the Common Application Form by 31 October.
Order: looked-after girls; 85 places by score regardless of address; up to 35 places for girls eligible for Pupil Premium; up to 125 places for girls living within 5.25 km of the school's front door, in score order; any remaining places by score.
Pupil Premium and looked-after girls can qualify with a score up to 20% below the standardised pass mark.
Testing
The SET is two multiple-choice papers, English and maths. The English paper (50 minutes) has spelling, two reading texts and a question comparing them. There's no verbal or non-verbal reasoning.
NWSSEE: the joint second-stage exam for Nonsuch and Wallington High School for Girls.
Key dates for September 2027 entry
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| 1 May to 31 July 2026 (midnight) | SET registration (access arrangements by 12 June) |
| Tuesday 15 September 2026 | Selective Eligibility Test (SET) |
| Saturday 26 September 2026 | NWSSEE second stage (shared with Wallington Girls) |
| 31 October 2026 | Common Application Form deadline |
| 1 March 2027 | National Offer Day |
How to prepare
- ✓ Check whether your home is within 5.25 km: up to 125 places depend on it.
- ✓ For 2028 entry, SET registration opens on 1 May 2027.
Need help with the tests? the Sutton SET explained, 11+ tutoring in London, 11+ exam dates by area or standardised scores explained.
Common questions
How many places does Nonsuch have?＋
210 in Year 7.
What is the Nonsuch catchment?＋
Up to 125 places go to girls living within 5.25 km of the school's front door, in score order; 85 more are by score regardless of address.
Is there an adjustment for Pupil Premium girls?＋
Yes: up to 35 places, and girls can qualify with a score up to 20% below the pass mark.
Sources
Facts on this page were checked against these sources on 2026-10-16.