Question 1Aim for about 60 seconds
Work out 73.7 × 10.
Show the worked answer
Answer: B, 737
How to work it out
Multiplying by 10 moves every digit 1 place to the left: 73.7 × 10 = 737.
Wallington County Grammar School: 11 Plus entry
A state grammar school in Sutton for boys, with entry at 11+. Here is the test it uses, what is in it and how to prepare.
At a glance
- Type
- Grammar school
- Pupils
- Boys
- Area
- Sutton, London
- Entry
- 11+
- Entrance test
- Sutton Selective Eligibility Test (SET)
- Tested
- Maths and English
- Competition
- Super-selective
- Prism’s suggested target
- 90% in practice (our estimate, not a school figure)
About the Sutton Selective Eligibility Test (SET)
A two-stage process for the Sutton grammar schools. Stage 1 is multiple-choice English and maths; only candidates who pass sit the harder, written Stage 2 (maths and English).
| Stage | Paper | Questions | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | English | 30 | 30 minutes |
| Stage 1 | Maths | 45 | 45 minutes |
| Stage 2 | English (written) | 12 | 50 minutes |
| Stage 2 | Maths (written) | 25 | 60 minutes |
Paper formats are indicative and change from year to year. Always check the current arrangements with the school or local authority.
How to prepare
The Sutton Selective Eligibility Test (SET) covers maths and English. Most families start steady preparation in Year 4 or early Year 5, building accuracy first and speed later, then sit timed papers through the summer before the test, which usually takes place in September.
For maths, secure the Key Stage 2 arithmetic, fractions, ratio and problem solving before moving to the multi-step questions that separate the strongest candidates.
For English, read widely every day and practise comprehension, vocabulary, spelling, punctuation and grammar; selective tests reward precise word knowledge.
Practice questions in the style of the test
Written by Prism in the style of the test, not taken from any school’s papers.
Question 2Aim for about 45 seconds
What does the word “ambitious” mean?
Show the worked answer
Answer: D, having a strong wish to succeed
How to work it out
- “Ambitious” (adjective) means having a strong wish to succeed.
- For example: The ambitious young baker dreamed of opening her own shop.
Other selective schools in Sutton
Questions parents ask
What entrance test does Wallington County Grammar School use?
Wallington County Grammar School uses the Sutton Selective Eligibility Test (SET), which tests maths and English. Check the school’s admissions page for the current arrangements.
What score does my child need for Wallington County Grammar School?
Schools do not publish pass marks. As a guide, Prism suggests a child aims to score around 90% consistently in practice for a super-selective school. This is Prism’s own estimate, not a figure from the school, and no score guarantees a place.
When should my child start preparing for Wallington County Grammar School?
Most families start in Year 4 or early Year 5, then practise timed papers during the summer before the test, which usually takes place in September.
Preparing for Wallington County Grammar School?
Prism starts with a free assessment across maths, English, verbal and non-verbal reasoning, then builds a weekly plan for your target schools. Parents follow progress free.
Start the free assessmentPrism Learning is not affiliated with Wallington County Grammar School. Details are indicative; always check admissions arrangements with the school.