Nonsuch High School for Girls
School summary
A superselective girls' grammar in Sutton, Nonsuch draws families across the area through the Sutton Selective Eligibility Test (SET) consortium, with just 210 places contested each year. Entry at 11 turns on bespoke papers in English and Maths, and the academic bar is high. With around 1,494 girls on roll against a capacity of 1,283, the school runs comfortably over its nominal size. Half of pupils speak English as an additional language, reflecting a notably diverse intake.
How hard is it to get in?
Exceptionally competitive · 5 of 5 on the Passmate scale. Demand here is among the very highest of any selective school in England - a strong exam performance matters more than at almost any other school.
Where every mark matters.
Places are limited and demand is high, so exam performance is what sets candidates apart. Passmate turns the months ahead into ten focused minutes a day on the exact topics this school tests.
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Latest results
Attainment 8
80.5
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
99%
National average 47%
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Good
- Last inspected
- 25 May 2021
Teaching & academics
Results sit well above the national picture: an Attainment 8 score of 80.5 against a national average of 46.9, and 99 per cent of girls securing grade 5 or above in English and Maths, compared with 47 per cent nationally. Ofsted rated the school Good across every area at its most recent inspection, including the sixth form and quality of education. The pupil-to-teacher ratio of 18.6 is fairly typical for a large state school.
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 4.02%
- EHC plans
- 0.2%
- English as additional language
- 50.7%
- Free school meals
- 6.9%
Schools nearby
Wallington High School for Girls
Wallington, Greater London
Wallington County Grammar School
Wallington, Greater London
The Tiffin Girls' School
Kingston upon Thames, Greater London
The Henrietta Barnett School
London, Greater London
Homefield Preparatory School
Surrey, Greater London
Ewell Castle School
Epsom, South East
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For high-achieving girls who thrive under academic challenge, Nonsuch offers consistently strong outcomes and a genuinely diverse community. Competition for its 210 places is fierce, so realistic preparation matters.
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Nonsuch High School for Girls 11+: frequently asked questions
Passmate rating: benchmarked against every selective school in England using official admissions data. It measures demand for places, not school quality. Updated July 2026.
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.