Wilson's School
Wallington, SM6 9JW · Sutton · Grammar school
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1st of 15 secondary schools in Sutton we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 10.0/10 against 245 of them, against 10.0/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 100.0 · 100 | 30% | 2.99 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 1.27 · 99 | 25% | 2.48 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 86.8 · 100 | 10% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Wilson's School overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2022. In 2024/25, 100.0% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 86.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +1.27 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (10.0 out of 10 either way).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join clubs such as Chess, Debating, Wilsonomics, The Politeia, and The Wilson's Intrigue. Sports include Football, Cricket, Rugby, Basketball, Badminton, Athletics, Table tennis, and Cross-country. Arts and music provision features the Junior Production, Senior Orchestra, String Orchestra, Chamber Wind Ensembles, and School Choir.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,327 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,327. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
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What Ofsted said about Wilson's School
Overview
Leaders and staff deliver an “exceptional education” in a climate where “everyone excels” and strives for the “very highest standards.” Pupils thrive in a culture of high expectations, supported by “exemplary” behaviour and a “warm” atmosphere that fosters a “harmonious and collaborative community.”
Strengths
- The curriculum is “highly ambitious,” with “carefully sequenced” content that prepares pupils effectively for A level study and promotes “deep knowledge and understanding.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities achieve “as highly as their peers” because staff know them well and ensure their needs are met.
- An “exceptional enrichment curriculum” provides “rich and varied experiences,” including clubs, visits, and schemes such as The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
- Sixth-form students achieve “exceptionally well academically,” learning to become independent and producing work of a “very high standard.”
- Trustees provide “robust challenge and support,” while leaders manage staff workload well to promote well-being.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders and staff being “highly trained and alert to the signs of pupils at potential risk from harm” and systems for reporting concerns being “robust and well established.”
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 85.6 |
| 2024/25 | 86.9 |
| 2025/26 | 86.8 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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