Wilson's School
School summary
Wilson's School is a superselective boys' grammar in Wallington, where every Ofsted judgement at the 2022 inspection came back Outstanding, from quality of education through to the sixth form. As a state grammar with a Church of England character, it draws applicants from well beyond its immediate area, reflected in a notably diverse intake where nearly half of pupils speak English as an additional language. With 1,312 boys against a capacity of 1,327, the school is running close to full. Entry is fierce: 186 places are offered at 11, all hinging on a competitive selection process.
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
86.9
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
100%
National average 47%
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 28 September 2022
Teaching & academics
Results here sit among the very strongest nationally. The average Attainment 8 score of 86.9 is almost double the national figure of 46.9, and every pupil secures a grade 5 or above in English and Maths against a national average of 47%. A pupil-to-teacher ratio of 16.7 underpins this, and the sixth form was also judged Outstanding.
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 1.45%
- EHC plans
- 0.46%
- English as additional language
- 47.3%
- Free school meals
- 5.6%
Schools nearby
Wallington County Grammar School
Wallington, Greater London
Wallington High School for Girls
Wallington, Greater London
The Tiffin Girls' School
Kingston upon Thames, Greater London
The Henrietta Barnett School
London, Greater London
Whitgift School
Greater London
Serenity School, Old Palace Croydon
Croydon, London
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A genuinely high-achieving boys' grammar with straight-Outstanding inspection results and a strikingly diverse intake. Families should be ready for a demanding, selective entry process at 11.
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Wilson's School 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.