Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls
Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, West Midlands · B73 5PT
Academic results set this selective girls' grammar apart: an Attainment 8 score of 79.4 sits far above the national average of 46.9, and almost every pupil leaves with strong passes in English and Maths. With around 1,215 girls against a stated capacity of 831, the school is operating well beyond its planned size, a measure of how sought-after a place here has become. Ofsted rated it Good across every category, including the sixth form, at its most recent inspection. A sizeable proportion of pupils speak English as an additional language, and the school suits academically able girls who will thrive in a busy, high-achieving setting.
1,215
Pupils
Good
Ofsted
180
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- Gender
- Girls
- Type
- state grammar school
- Pupils
- 1,215
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 17.8
- Location
- Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, West Midlands
- Website
- http://www.suttcold.bham.sch.uk
Entrance & admissions
- Consortium
- West Midlands Grammar School Consortium
- Exam board
- GL Assessment
- Subjects tested
- English, Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning
- Places (PAN)
- 180
- Entry age
- 11
Key dates· 2027 entry
Registration opens
5 May 2026
Registration closesNext
26 June 2026
Exam date
12 September 2026
Application deadline
31 October 2026
Offers date
1 March 2027
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Latest results
Attainment 8
79.4
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
99%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
The headline figures are exceptional by any measure: 99% of pupils achieve grade 5 or above in English and Maths, against a national average of 47%. The pupil-to-teacher ratio of 17.8 is typical for a large state school, and Ofsted judged the quality of education to be Good. Sixth-form provision was also rated Good, making this a credible route through to A-level for committed students.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 5.51%
- EHC plans
- 0.08%
- English as additional language
- 21.5%
- Free school meals
- 14.2%
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Good
- Last inspected
- 8 November 2022
The last word
A consistently high-performing girls' grammar where strong teaching translates into outstanding GCSE outcomes. Demand is fierce, and the 11+ exam is shared across the West Midlands Grammar School Consortium.
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Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls located?
Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls is located at Jockey Road, Sutton Coldfield, B73 5PT.
What type of school is Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls?
Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls is a state grammar school in West Midlands.
What subjects does Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls test in the 11+?
Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls tests English, Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning at 11+.
Which exam board does Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls use for the 11+?
Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls's 11+ uses GL Assessment.
When is the Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls 11+ exam?
For the 2027 entry, the Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls 11+ exam is on 12 September 2026.
How do I apply to Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls?
For 2027 entry, registration opens on 5 May 2026, registration closes on 26 June 2026 and the application deadline is 31 October 2026.
When are Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls 11+ offers released?
For 2027 entry, Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls releases offers on 1 March 2027.
Which consortium does Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls belong to?
Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls is part of the West Midlands Grammar School Consortium consortium.
How many places does Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls offer?
Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls has a published admission number of 180 places.
How many pupils attend Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls?
Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls has approximately 1,215 pupils on roll.
What is Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls's Ofsted rating?
Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its inspection on 8 November 2022.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.