Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls
11+ Admissions Guide 2026
How to get into Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls
Gender
Exam Board
GL Assessment
Places (Year 7)
180
Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio
17.8:1
HealthyAbout Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls
Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls nurtures academically ambitious young women who arrive with strong foundations and leave with impressive achievements, many progressing to Russell Group universities. The curriculum is deliberately challenging, with pupils tackling three Shakespeare texts before Year 9 and complex mathematics concepts early in their studies. Beyond academics, the school's character education programme and house system create a supportive community where girls are encouraged to "be your best self." Pupils benefit from diverse enrichment opportunities, from Duke of Edinburgh awards to philosophy club, with sixth-form students taking active leadership roles as mentors and ambassadors throughout the school.
Subjects Tested
Ages & Pupils
1,215
Total pupils
Ofsted Rating
Good
Overall effectiveness
Inspected 11 August 2022
Quality of Education
GoodBehaviour & Attitudes
GoodPersonal Development
GoodLeadership & Management
GoodSixth Form Provision
GoodAcademic Performance
Attainment 8
79.4
Average GCSE score across 8 subjects
GCSE Grade 5+
99.4%
Achieving Grade 5+ in English & Maths
School Profile
Test Format
Standardised tests of verbal, numerical and non-verbal reasoning ability
Admissions
Student Demographics
14.2%
Free School Meals
21.5%
English as Additional Language
0.08%
EHCP
5.51%
SEN Support