Wilson's School: 11+ guide
Wilson’s School is a long-established, high-achieving boys’ grammar in Sutton using GL-style assessment. Familiarity with the GL question formats and tight timing is a real advantage here.
GL Assessment
200
~9 applicants per place
1615
Exam format
Part of the Sutton boys’ consortium-style GL testing: a standardised test in Maths, English and reasoning, with offers on rank plus published criteria.
Subjects tested
Catchment & admissions
Boys apply from across South London and Surrey; a tie-break distance measure applies once qualifying scores are met.
Qualifying score & how hard it is
A standardised qualifying score is published each year (often around the 220s out of 280 across papers). Aim for consistent high-80s% accuracy in practice.
Preparation timeline
Build GL topic coverage through Year 4–5, then drill full GL-format timed papers across all four areas before the autumn-of-Year-6 test window.
Frequently asked questions
What exam board does Wilson’s use?+
GL Assessment-style testing across Maths, English, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning, so GL practice papers are well aligned.
Figures here are indicative and for planning only — admissions arrangements change each year. Always confirm the latest details on Wilson's School’s official admissions page.
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