Sutton Grammar School for Boys, Sutton – 11+ Parent’s Guide
Essential Details
- Address: Sutton Grammar School, Manor Lane, Sutton, Surrey, SM1 4AS
- Number of pupils: 1,100+
- Admissions contact: admissions@suttongrammar.school
- Number of places in Year 7: 120
- 11+ exam: Sutton Selective Eligibility Test (SET) and school’s own written papers
- Catchment area: Yes (priority given to boys within defined catchment)
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See Sutton Grammar School for Boys’s website for latest information and key dates.
Exploring Sutton Grammar School: A Parent’s Guide
Founded in 1899, Sutton Grammar School is a highly selective boys’ grammar school with an outstanding academic reputation. The school provides an exceptional education for boys aged 11-18 (with girls admitted to Sixth Form), combining rigorous scholarship with extensive extracurricular opportunities.
The curriculum at Sutton Grammar offers:
- A broad range of GCSE and A-Level subjects with particular strengths in STEM, economics and modern languages
- Specialist programs in medicine, engineering and computer science
- State-of-the-art facilities including science labs, technology suites and sports complex
- A thriving Sixth Form with excellent university progression (including Oxbridge success)
The school achieves consistently outstanding results, with 89% of GCSEs at grade 7-9 and 85% of A-Levels at A*-B in 2023.
Navigating the Application Process for Sutton Grammar School
The competitive admissions process involves two stages:
- Stage One – SET Exam (September Year 6):
- Verbal Reasoning (50 minutes)
- Mathematics (50 minutes)
- Stage Two – School Exams (October Year 6):
- English (Comprehension & Composition)
- Mathematics (Advanced Problem Solving)
Key dates:
- Registration deadline: June of Year 6
- SET Exam: Early September
- School Exams: Mid-October
- Results: November
- National Offer Day: March 1st
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The competitive selection process tests:
- Verbal Reasoning: Advanced vocabulary and complex logic
- Mathematics: Challenging problem-solving beyond KS2
- English: Sophisticated comprehension and writing skills
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