Wallington High School for Girls

Wallington High School for Girls uses the Sutton Selective Eligibility Test (SET), a GL Assessment exam taken by candidates across the Sutton Consortium. The test has four components: Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Mathematics, and English. Registration typically closes in July, with the exam held in October — but you should check the school's current admissions page to confirm exact dates for your child's year.

The exam is slightly harder than a standard GL paper, reflecting the school's competitive intake. Vocabulary is the standout challenge: your child will encounter words beyond typical Year 6 exposure, particularly in synonym and antonym questions. Building a strong reading habit well before the exam is one of the most important things you can do. The Verbal Reasoning section also covers the full range of GL question types, so your child will need broad preparation rather than focusing on just a few familiar question styles.

In Mathematics, expect multi-step word problems and questions on fractions and percentages, with the final questions requiring quick mental arithmetic under time pressure. English comprehension passages are age-appropriate, but inference questions — those asking "why" or "how do you know" — are where the real challenge lies. Time pressure across all sections is moderate to significant, so practising under timed conditions from early in your preparation is essential, especially if your child is a slower worker.

#### Key dates — checked October 2026 - Sutton SET 2026 (for September 2027 entry): Stage 1 sat 15 September 2026; Stage 2 papers late September / early October 2026; outcomes emailed before October half term. - Pass mark: there is no advance pass mark — participating schools set it after each test is marked, and each school may set its own standard. - Next cycle (September 2028 entry): registration expected May – 31 July 2027; Stage 1 expected mid-September 2027 (dates not yet published). - CAF deadline: 31 October; National Offer Day: 1 March.