Nonsuch High School for Girls – 11+ Parent’s Guide
Essential Details
- Address: Nonsuch High School for Girls, Ewell Road, Cheam, Sutton, SM3 8AB
- Number of pupils: 1,200+
- Admissions contact: admissions@nonsuchschool.org
- Number of places in Year 7: 180
- 11+ exam: Sutton 11+ Entrance Test
- Catchment area: Priority given to Sutton residents
Mark Your Calendar
See Nonsuch High School for Girls’s website for latest information and key dates.
Exploring Nonsuch High School for Girls: A Parent’s Guide
Nonsuch High School for Girls, established in 1938, is one of England’s most academically prestigious state grammar schools. Consistently ranked in the top 10 nationally, Nonsuch achieved a Progress 8 score of +1.25 in 2023 and has maintained an ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted rating since 2009.
The school offers an intellectually rigorous curriculum with world-class provision in STEM subjects, classics and performing arts. Nonsuch’s pioneering ‘Women in Medicine’ programme partners with leading hospitals, while its digital leaders initiative collaborates with tech giants. Facilities include a £4.5 million science centre, professional theatre and Olympic-standard sports complex.
With its vertical tutoring system and emphasis on leadership development, Nonsuch nurtures confident, articulate young women through debating, competitive sports and extensive community programmes. The school’s alumni include ground-breaking scientists, award-winning authors and international athletes.
Navigating the Application process for Nonsuch High School for Girls
- Register for Sutton 11+: Opens May, closes June (strict deadline)
- Understand Admissions Criteria: Places allocated by test score, priority to Sutton residents
- Attend Open Morning: First Saturday in July – pre-registration essential
- Submit CAF Form: Sutton Council application due by 31 October
- Test Date: Usually second Saturday in September
- Results Released: Mid-October to inform school choices
- Offer Day: National offer day 1 March
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What to Expect on Secondary Transfer Test at Nonsuch High School for Girls
The Sutton 11+ consists of:
- English & Verbal Reasoning: 60-minute combined paper
- Mathematics: 60-minute paper
- Scoring: Standardised scores (total possible 360)
- Pass Mark: Typically 340+ for Nonsuch due to exceptional competition
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- Develop Advanced Problem-Solving: Maths section tests sophisticated multi-step questions
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- Build Classical Vocabulary: Study Latin roots and academic terminology
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