Wallington High School for Girls
URN: 136789 • Wallington SM6 0PH
Overview
- Name
- Wallington High School for Girls
- URN
- 136789
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Girls
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- GIRLS' LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Tracey O'Brien (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02086472380
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Woodcote Road, Wallington SM6 0PH
Summary
Wallington High School for Girls (WHSG) is a selective academy located in Wallington, Sutton, catering to approximately 1,547 girls aged 11 to 18. Established in 1888, the school has a rich history and currently operates under the Girls' Learning Trust. WHSG is known for its academic excellence, with 91% of GCSE entries achieving grades 7-9 in 2022, and a significant number of students progressing to prestigious universities, including Oxford and Cambridge.
The school offers a comprehensive curriculum, with a three-year Key Stage 3 programme followed by a robust Key Stage 4, where students study for ten GCSEs. In the sixth form, students can choose from a wide range of A-level subjects, alongside participating in an elective programme that includes the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). WHSG promotes a strong pastoral system and a comprehensive PSHE programme, fostering students' personal development and citizenship.
WHSG prides itself on its diverse community, with over 47 first languages spoken, and encourages active participation in extracurricular activities, including sports, music, and the arts. The school also features a successful House system and leadership opportunities for students, ensuring a supportive and engaging environment for all.
The school offers a comprehensive curriculum, with a three-year Key Stage 3 programme followed by a robust Key Stage 4, where students study for ten GCSEs. In the sixth form, students can choose from a wide range of A-level subjects, alongside participating in an elective programme that includes the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). WHSG promotes a strong pastoral system and a comprehensive PSHE programme, fostering students' personal development and citizenship.
WHSG prides itself on its diverse community, with over 47 first languages spoken, and encourages active participation in extracurricular activities, including sports, music, and the arts. The school also features a successful House system and leadership opportunities for students, ensuring a supportive and engaging environment for all.
Useful links
- Governance Structure (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Head Girls & Senior Prefects (sen)
- Report an Absence (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Pop-up Schedule (calendar)
- NEWS & EVENTS (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Term Dates (calendar)
- Weekly Newsletter (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Wallington County Grammar School (70.5)
- Wilson's School (70.2)
- Wilson's School (67.0)
- Wallington County Grammar School (45.2)
- Wallington High School for Girls (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Sutton
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- GIRLS' LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 1460
- Pupils
- 1547
- Boys
- 0
- Girls
- 1547
- FSM %
- 11.40
- Open date
- 2011-06-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-10-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Surrey
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1547 | 0 | 1547 | 1460 | 11.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1546 | 0 | 1546 | 1460 | 10.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1531 | 0 | 1531 | 1460 | 8.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1531 | 0 | 1531 | 1460 | 8.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1523 | 1 | 1522 | 1460 | 7.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1497 | 1 | 1496 | 1460 | 4.90 |
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