Wallington County Grammar School 11+: SET and Stage 2 admissions
Wallington County Grammar School (WCGS) admits 150 boys a year through the Sutton Selective Eligibility Test (SET) and a second-stage maths and English exam shared with Sutton Grammar and Wilson's.
An independent guide by EagleTeach, based on the school's published admissions pages. We are not affiliated with Wallington County Grammar School; always confirm details with the school.
Entry points and deadlines
Published Admission Number for September 2027: 150.
Order: looked-after children; children of permanent staff; then boys by rank order of score (priorities 1 to 3 together up to 110 places); up to 25 places for boys eligible for Pupil Premium; up to 15 places for boys in Sutton postcodes.
Sutton postcodes: SM1 to SM7, KT4 8, CR0 4 and CR4 4, at the 31 October closing date.
Ties are broken by home-to-school distance.
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.
Stage 2: a maths paper and an English paper, run jointly with Sutton Grammar and Wilson's.
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 3 October 2026 | Stage 2 (shared with Sutton Grammar and Wilson's) |
| 31 October 2026 | Common Application Form deadline |
| 1 March 2027 | National Offer Day |
How to prepare
- ✓ Pupil Premium evidence is only asked for after a boy reaches the qualifying mark in both stages.
- ✓ 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 WCGS have?＋
150 in Year 7 for September 2027.
Does Wallington County Grammar have a catchment area?＋
Not as such: most places go by score, with up to 15 for boys in listed Sutton postcodes.
Are there Pupil Premium places?＋
Yes: up to 25 places for boys who reach the qualifying standard and are eligible for Pupil Premium.
Sources
Facts on this page were checked against these sources on 2026-10-16.