Sutton – Selective Eligibility Test (SET)
SET: English & maths (multiple choice). Stage 2: written English & maths (joint boys' and joint girls' tests)
Last checked 12 October 2026 · Always confirm details with the school
Key dates
Sept 2028 (tests in 2027)
Expected (Projected from last year's dates. Not yet announced by the school.)- Registration closes
- Expected around 31 Jul 2027
- Registration opens
- Expected around 1 May 2027
- Test
- Expected around SET: 15 Sep 2027 · Stage 2: 26 Sep (girls) / 3 Oct (boys)
- Results
- Expected around Before 31 Oct 2027
Based on the 2026 pattern. Dates are usually announced Jan–Apr 2027.Source: Onze+ projection from last year's dates · Verified 12 October 2026
Sept 2027 (tests in 2026)
Taken place- Registration closes
- 31 Jul 2026Registration closed
- Registration opens
- 1 May 2026
- Test
- SET: 15 Sep 2026 · Stage 2: 26 Sep (girls) / 3 Oct (boys)
- Results
- Before 31 Oct 2026
Source: Official (opens in a new tab) · Verified 12 October 2026
Applications for all grammar schools go through your home council by 31 October. Offers arrive on 1 March.
Paper format
| Section | Questions | Minutes | Answer format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spelling | Not stated | 40–50 (sample: 5 + 25 + 10 + 10 recommended) | Multiple choice (A–E; some multi-answer) |
| text 1 | |||
| text 2 | |||
| comparing texts |
| Section | Questions | Minutes | Answer format |
|---|---|---|---|
| KS2 maths (no calculator) | Not stated | 40–50 | Multiple choice (A–E) |
| Section | Questions | Minutes | Answer format |
|---|---|---|---|
| English; maths | Not stated | 45–60 each | Written |
Sample paper
Schools using this test (5)
Notes
Greenshaw High (not in this list) also uses the SET.
Frequently asked questions
What is in the Sutton – Selective Eligibility Test (SET)?
The Sutton – Selective Eligibility Test (SET) is set by SET (provider not named) + school Stage 2. SET: English & maths (multiple choice). Stage 2: written English & maths (joint boys' and joint girls' tests).
How long is the Sutton – Selective Eligibility Test (SET)?
Timings in minutes. SET English: 40–50 (sample: 5 + 25 + 10 + 10 recommended); SET Maths: 40–50; Stage 2 English & Maths: 45–60 each.
When is the registration deadline for the Sutton – Selective Eligibility Test (SET)?
For Sept 2028 (tests in 2027), registration closes: Expected around 31 Jul 2027. Test: Expected around SET: 15 Sep 2027 · Stage 2: 26 Sep (girls) / 3 Oct (boys). Status: Expected (projected from last year's dates, not yet announced by the school). Applications for all grammar schools go through your home council by 31 October. Offers arrive on 1 March.
Which schools use the Sutton – Selective Eligibility Test (SET)?
Nonsuch High School for Girls (Cheam), Sutton Grammar School (Sutton), Wallington County Grammar School (Wallington), Wallington High School for Girls (Wallington), Wilson's School (Wallington).