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Introduction
Nonsuch High School for Girls is an all-girls grammar school in Cheam, the London borough of Sutton. Founded in 1938, it is an academy school that has also gained specialist science and language school status. [1]
Nonsuch High offers a broad education, aimed at deepening pupils’ knowledge and maximising their academic proficiency. The syllabus thus features relevant disciplines, allowing girls to develop an in-depth understanding in the areas of languages, DT, computing, humanities and science, among others. [2]
The programme of extracurriculars successfully caters for a wide range of interests and abilities. As such, it includes both residential trips and club activities, the latter featuring dance, chess, creative writing, choir and a number of other opportunities that underpin the personal, creative, social and physical development of each child on campus. [3]
Nonsuch High School for Girls 11 Plus (11+) Exam Information 2026
Address: Ewell Road, Cheam, Sutton SM3 8AB
County: London (Borough of Sutton)
Admissions info: office@nonsuch.sutton.sch.uk, 020 8394 3400
School type: Girls’ Grammar
Number of pupils: 1,242 (approx.)
Number of places in Year 7: 210
Open Day date: July
11+ Exam date: September 2026
Pass mark: Aim for 75%+ (Stage 1) in our practice tests. See below for more details.
Exam type / Board: Part One: S.E.T/ Part Two: Set by school
Nonsuch High School for Girls 11 Plus (11+) Admissions
Nonsuch High School for Girls is part of Sutton’s Coordinated Admissions Scheme. Entry to the school is determined by pupil performance in the Selective Eligibility Test (SET).
With 210 places available in Year 7, the school encourages prospective students and their parents to attend one of their Open Events, which usually take place in July. On the day, you will learn more about the admissions process through meetings with staff and guided tours (of the campus).
In the likely event that the school should receive more applications than there are places, it will apply the following oversubscription criteria, giving priority to:
- Looked after or previously looked after children
- Children eligible for Pupil Premium or Service Premium (up to 10 places)
- Children who obtain the highest score in the entrance exam, irrespective of home address (85 places)
- Children within the school’s catchment area who achieve the qualifying score (110 places)
Parents are advised to thoroughly read Nonsuch High School for Girls’ admissions policy before taking their daughter’s application further.
You can view the school’s exact location on the map below:
How to Apply for 11 Plus (11+) Entry to Nonsuch High School for Girls
Parents who wish to register their daughter to sit the SET (part one) must complete a Supplementary Form initially, which can be found on the school’s website when registration is open. Only one form needs to be completed, even if you are applying to more than one school in the Sutton area.
If your daughter is successful in the SET, she will be invited to sit Nonsuch’s Second Stage Entrance Examination. Should your daughter pass this test, you must include Nonsuch High School for Girls on your Local Authority’s Common Application Form (CAF) to be eligible for consideration for a place. Please note that you will be informed of the outcome of the SET in late September.
Nonsuch High School for Girls Catchment Area
Does Nonsuch High School for Girls have a catchment area?
Yes, they do. For Nonsuch High School for Girls, the catchment area is defined by a circle with a radius of 5.25 km from the front door of the school.
Nonsuch High School for Girls 11 Plus (11+) Exam Format
The Nonsuch High 11+ entrance examination has two stages:
- Stage 1: Maths and English, both multiple-choice.
- Stage 2: Maths and English. Neither of these is multiple-choice. Maths consists of standard format questions. The English paper is a Writing task, which requires a response to some form of prompt.
Each test paper includes questions typical to the KS2 national curriculum.
What is the NWSSEE?
NWSSEE is short for Nonsuch and Wallington Girls’ School Second Stage Entrance Examination and means the same as the term Stage 2 exam. Click here to learn more.
Nonsuch High School for Girls 11 Plus (11+) Exam Pass Marks and Target Scores
There is no formal pass mark for these tests. Instead, entry is relative to the performance of the cohort of applicants. Hence, if there are stronger candidates applying in a particular year, the pass mark will be higher.
Pupils who are able to score 75%+ consistently in our 11+ Stage 1 practice tests should be on track to pass the Nonsuch High School for Girls Stage 1 exam.
Whilst there are no guarantees, this has historically been a fairly strong indicator that your child should do well in the Nonsuch High School for Girls 11+ exam. Please click here to learn more.
How to Prepare for the Nonsuch High School for Girls 11 Plus (11+) Exam?
Our practice papers help students become familiar with the style and layout of the Nonsuch High School for Girls entrance exams, which can help boost their confidence in the lead up to the big day. They cover all the question types that could be asked in the entrance exam and can be used to identify any weaker areas that require additional work.
Once you devise a specific study schedule and a structured approach towards 11+ exam preparation, you will be able to remove unnecessary stress from the preparation process and make it more manageable for your child.
We highly recommend that students take our practice tests under timed conditions to get used to answering questions quickly and under time pressure. Our recommendations to help your child prepare for the Nonsuch High School for Girls 11 plus entrance examination can be found below.
Stage 1
If you’re keen on preparing your child for the exam’s format and style well in advance, our Pre-11+ Practice Tests are the ideal solution. These tests are specially crafted for pupils in Years 4 and 5 and aim to introduce them to various questions they will face in the actual examination. Offering a thorough but accessible overview of the exam structure, these practice tests enhance your child’s abilities and confidence via precise and efficient preparation.
These practice tests are the highest in accuracy for those getting ready for the 11+ Sutton SET exam. Tailored for Year 5 and 6 students, they perfectly mimic the real exam by matching its format, level of difficulty, timing, types of questions, and layout. Every question in each practice test is accompanied by comprehensive video explanations.
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10 Minutes Test
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Stage 2 (NWSSEE)
The following practice tests are specifically designed to help your child prepare for the Sutton 11+ Stage Two Exam. They provide excellent mock exam preparation, highlighting your child’s strengths and weaknesses:
Practice Papers
Practice Papers
If you’d like to have your child’s writing assessed and marked, you may be interested in our Writing Marking Service. Please click here to learn more.
To learn more about the Stage 2 exam for the Sutton schools, please click here.
Why do some of the recommendations above show me independent school papers?
The main difference between independent and grammar school papers is the question format. Independent schools usually assess with standard format questions, which means students need to write out full answers. Grammar schools usually use multiple-choice format questions.
Whilst Nonsuch High School for Girls is a grammar school, they actually use the independent school (standard) format for their second round exam, which is why standard format papers are included in the Stage 2 recommendations above.
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Our practice tests aim to show what sort of questions have been included in Nonsuch High School for Girls 11+ past papers. The information provided about Nonsuch High School for Girls is believed to be correct at the time of publishing. However, please be aware of future changes. We advise you to contact the school directly if you are unsure of anything. School contact details are provided within the article.
Please note that Exam Papers Plus is an independent publisher of practice tests and resources, and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Nonsuch High School for Girls.
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Author(s)
Louise Lang
Director of Learning