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2021/22 Prospectus
HEADMASTER’S
WELCOME
1,118 students 6 houses Graded GCSE grades
1,066 boys 38 House ‘outstanding’ in all 7-9: 71% I am delighted that you are considering choosing Wallington
and 52 girls competitions 5 areas by Ofsted County Grammar School, one of the best schools in the country.
Our motto is Per Ardua Ad Summa, ‘Through Difficulties to the
Heights’. Coming to school here as a student or professional
means that we reach those heights daily by being part of such a
successful educational organisation. What makes us great is that
we meet life’s difficulties together, as a community and a family,
using our core values of compassion, courage, commitment and
A Level attainment: A Level grades 57,504 8 students going creativity to achieve excellence.
Top 2% in the A*-B: 76% commendations to Oxbridge or Ivy
country awarded League Universities
We believe that we should always show compassion progress within the top 2% of all secondary schools in the
to others, making decisions without self-interest and country at GCSE and go on to gain places at the world’s
supporting all those in our community to be happy and top universities. Ofsted recognised the achievements of
successful. We must have courage, never being afraid of our wonderful students and staff, grading the School as
failure, but embracing it to learn from our mistakes and ‘outstanding’ in all categories in 2017. I am incredibly
better ourselves. We are committed, not just to reaching proud to have worked here for the last 15 years and look
academic success, but to enriching ourselves as scholars, forward to many more moments of pride and delight
athletes, artists, musicians, actors, debaters and anything in seeing the heights that our students reach each and
65% students 3 current 63 rugby games 56 cricket else we set our minds to. Finally, we are creative, always every day.
going onto Top 20 international won games won being willing to consider different solutions and think
Universities sportsmen and deeply about the challenges we face as individuals and as If you wish to explore applying to the School, please visit
women a society. Above all, we celebrate our incredible students the admissions page on our website.
through a culture of praise and recognition to make sure
they leave us with the conviction that they can achieve Yours faithfully,
anything they put their minds to.
Being a boys’ selective school, founded in 1927, that
welcomes girls into the Sixth Form, we work within
Folio Education Trust to blend the best of tradition with
innovation to engage and inspire our students to be the Jamie Bean
very best they can be. Because of this our students make Headmaster
83 educational 55 second 97% attendance 113 students
visits languages spoken supported by the
Pupil Premium
“A safe, supportive and nurturing
£7,857 raised 79 different Clubs 1 New DT and Folio Education learning environment with exciting
for charity and Societies Music Block Trust: Now 4
schools opportunities”.
Ridhwaan, Y7 Bridges
CURRICULUM
Wallington County Grammar School provides a broad and deep
academic curriculum that aims to equip all students with the
necessary knowledge and values to lead happy and successful
KS3 (Y7-Y8) KS4 (Y9-Y11) KS5 (Sixth Form Options)
lives and to participate in and lead our country’s democracy. Art Compulsory Subjects Art and Design
Biology English Lang/English Lit Economics
Chemistry Mathematics History
Computer Science Biology Biology
The first aim of our curriculum is to develop the core to become true scholars of the disciplines that they are
Design and Technology Chemistry English Literature
values mentioned in my welcome to the School - learning so that they achieve a deep and sophisticated
commitment, compassion, courage and creativity. They level of knowledge and understanding. This is why Drama Physics Mathematics
are at the centre of all we do and are recognised and we provide students with a three year Key Stage 4 English Religious Studies Chemistry
rewarded through our praise policy and regular reports programme so that they can go beyond the already Food Technology PE/Games French
to parents. They are also developed through our rich challenging GCSE specifications to truly explore the French, Spanish or Latin Wellbeing Music
pastoral curriculum and weekly assemblies. subjects that they love through enrichment topics and Geography Civilisations (Y9) Classics
tasks. It is also why we include Deep Thinking Challenges History Further Mathematics
Secondly, we intend to provide a broad, academic and in every lesson to push students out of their comfort Classics (Y7) / Politics (Y8) Options Subjects Philosophy
liberal curriculum that equips students with a body zone and engage them in the value of scholarship. Mathematics Computer Science
Music Art Geography
of human knowledge and different ways of thinking
Physical Education/Games Classical Civilisation Physics
necessary to succeed in and enjoy their education, Finally, we aim for all our students to have the necessary
Physics Computer Science Drama
careers and wider lives. This is why we employ only highly knowledge and confidence, not just to participate in the
Religious Studies Design Technology Government and Politics
qualified, specialist teachers to deliver our ambitious democracy of the United Kingdom, but to lead within
curriculum as follows: it. This is why we place politics in our core academic Wellbeing Drama Spanish
curriculum through timetabled lessons, dedicated drop- Economics
Thirdly, we do not want our students to simply study the down days and clubs and societies. Food Technology
national curriculum and examination specifications with French
grades being our sole focus. We aim for our students Geography
History
Latin
Music
GCSE Physical Education
Spanish
Further Maths (Sets 1-4)
Additional Maths (Sets 1-2)
“The school pushes us to study more and
more and, therefore, allows us to go
beyond the national curriculum”.
Ethan, Y7 Carew
THE CO-CURRICULUM
The co-curriculum of Wallington County Grammar School
takes students beyond the classroom and national curriculum
to provide rich and diverse experiences that help develop
well-rounded scholars and citizens.
The House System is at the very heart of School life. Clubs and Societies time is built into the School timetable
All students are assigned to one of six houses named so that all students have regular opportunities to pursue
after local people and areas of distinction: Bridges, Carew, and expand their interests. Our current offering includes:
Mandeville, Radcliffe, Ruskin and Woodcote. Students the Duke of Edinburgh Award, politics, debating, Scouts,
are allocated to Form Groups based on these Houses chess, journalism, world cinema, LGBT+, football forum,
and participate in a multitude of house competitions medicine, anime, Warhammer, as well as those linked
throughout the year that contribute to the overall to different subject disciplines, career pathways and
winner of the Cock House Cup. These include rugby, cultures. Our flagship society is the Hutchins Society
cricket, athletics, football, basketball, drama, music, art, during which students present academic papers to the
literature, debating, chess, maths challenges and the rest of the School on areas of interest and study.
Commendations Cup. The defining house event for Year 7
is the Manor Trophy during which students run an assault Students are encouraged to take an active role in
course through Beddington Park whilst being cheered on leading the School, be it as a Form Captain, member
by the whole school community. It is a glorious event that of the School Council, prefect or even as Head Boy
is enjoyed by runners and spectators alike. or Head Girl. Notable achievements of our student
leaders include raising thousands of pounds for charity
Sport and the arts are also central to our School ethos. through our annual Raising and Giving (RAG) Week and
All Y7 students will learn rugby and cricket, with a huge Movember campaigns, contributing to our assessment
range of other sports being taught and developed and homework policies, organising table tennis tables
through our PE and Games curriculum, as well as during to be placed in playgrounds, as well as developing our
clubs. These include table tennis, football, badminton, provision in the WCGS cafe.
basketball, gymnastics, athletics, etc. Our elite rugby
and cricket provision allow us to compete with the top Finally, the School also runs a huge number of trips, both
schools nationally and we run regular tours abroad to domestic and abroad. A large number of Y7 take part
Canada, South Africa and Sri Lianka. Regarding the arts, in the Great North Trip during their first summer term
we run a whole school production each year, as well as and activities weeks are run each year to provide further
numerous other performances and recitals by our many opportunities for exploration beyond our gates. We run
actors, musicians and orchestras. We have a full team ski trips, water sports holidays and tours of the classical
of peripatetic music teachers who deliver instruction in sites of Greece and Rome. In a normal year, we will run
a wide range of instruments and we also provide small over 80 educational visits.
group tuition from the London Academy of Music &
Dramatic Art.
“WCGS really shines when it comes to
the house system and house events
- there’s just so many events and the
house spirit is amazing”.
Vini U6th Radcliffe
PASTORAL TEACHING
CARE AND LEARNING
Every student and staff member becomes part of our To see a WCGS lesson is to see students with a genuine thirst
WCGS family when they join the school and remain so for for knowledge and a keen sense of scholarship stretched to the
the rest of their lives. boundaries of their ability. It is to see expert teachers deliver
inspiring subject knowledge and encourage discussion, research
We are renowned for the quality of the pastoral care that Our Special Education Needs Department is run and debate, to develop confident, independent thinkers.
we provide and this starts before students even join the by our SENCo and Deputy Mrs Owen. We currently
School with a full induction programme including our employ two teaching assistants who work with children
PTFA barbeque, four induction days, our sports induction with a broad range of needs, most notably those with The School takes an evidence-based approach to teaching so that students and teachers can clearly see the impact
and ‘Meet the Head’ meetings for all parents. On entry high functioning autism. The School works closely with and learning and our pedagogy is based primarily on that assessment is having on their learning.
into the School, all students are assigned to a House the Sutton Autistic Service, CAMHS and a wide range of the expert design and delivery of a stimulating and
Form Group with a dedicated tutor who will support other agencies to ensure specialist support for all our intellectual curriculum. Teachers go above and beyond Lessons in the School take a variety of formats with
them through any difficulties that they face. Form Tutors students that need it. to engage and inspire their students, using their rich teachers never shying away from imparting their deep
are led by Year Leaders, who are in turn led by Key Stage subject knowledge and a deep understanding of how knowledge of the subject or asking students to work in
Leaders, which means there is always someone there to The School runs a dedicated Wellbeing curriculum that students learn to create a real sense of scholarship silence when practicing key concepts. On the other hand,
support a child when needed. We also have a dedicated addresses such issues as building healthy relationships, in their classrooms. As mentioned previously, Deep they are also extremely creative with pair and group
School Councillor on hand if more specialist support is substance abuse, eSafety, anti radicalisation, dealing Thinking Challenges are built into all lessons to provide work opportunities being provided in most lessons to
required. with discrimination, and mental health. This is supported stretch and challenge for those students who are ready. promote a sense of collaborative learning and practical,
by weekly Form Time sessions and assemblies during Opportunities for ‘retrieval practice’ are also regularly hands-on activities being used to stimulate interest and
The School has a zero tolerance approach to bullying and which the most pressing pastoral issues are discussed included in lessons to support the long-term acquisition deepen learning. Homework is set in all year groups
discrimination in any form and we have a team of trained and debated openly and freely. We also provide a of knowledge rather than students learning key concepts and is used both to prepare students for future learning
Anti-Bullying and eSafety Ambassadors who are there to huge amount of support for parents through regular and only revisiting them during their revision. and to consolidate knowledge from previous lessons.
support any student that needs it. We also have an anti- Parent Workshops on pastoral issues and those related The School’s online provision is well developed and is
racism and anti-sexism task force, as well as an active to the progress of their children. We host annual Each Subject Leader is responsible for their assessment delivered through Google Classroom with collaborative
LGBT+ society which leads on inclusion and celebrating parents’ evenings and provide at least two reports a schedules depending on how their curriculum is documents and self-assessing quizzes often used in
diversity within the School. This is at its best during our year commenting on students’ progress, attendance, structured. Success is always modelled to students and classwork and homework. It is expected that all students
annual Fashion and Talent Show during which the Lower commitment, conduct, organisation and ways that techniques are embedded through regular practice. have access to a laptop or computer at home and the
Sixth host a wonderful celebration of the many talents parents can support their children further. Feedback is provided to students by their teachers in School will support those families who need financial
and diverse cultures of our School community. green pen, by themselves and their peers in red pen and help to make this a reality for all students.
all corrections/modifications are then made in purple
“My first term at WCGS has been
challenging but fun and I have loved
every minute of it. It is a big step up
from primary school, but the teachers “It is an extraordinary school; full of
are very supportive and there’s a great smart, kind people who support my
variety of new subjects to learn”. learning and help me excel”.
Sean, Y7 Radcliffe Mohammed, Y7 Ruskin
OUTCOMES
The staff of WCGS aim for every one of our students to achieve
academic success but also to send them off to the next phase of
their education as happy, confident young men and women instilled GCSE (continued)
with our values and ready to lead in shaping the country’s future.
2020 Percentages 2019 Percentages 2018 Percentages
Following their examinations, our students go to the best Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, Dentistry, E 9 8+ 7+ 6+ 5+ 4+ E 9 8+ 7+ 6+ 5+ 4+ E 9 8+ 7+ 6+ 5+ 4+
universities in the country. Of our most recent cohort, Economics, Geography, History, Law, Mathematics, Nutrition 19 21 53 74 95 100 100 13 23 62 77 100 100 100
eight went to either Oxford, Cambridge or Harvard Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Natural Sciences,
Music 10 10 40 50 80 90 100 8 25 38 63 75 75 88 17 6 18 47 88 94 100
and 65% went on to universities ranked in the top 20 Pharmacy, Philosophy, Politics & Economics (PPE)
nationally (Complete Universities Guide). Overall, 99% of and Physics. PE 23 39 70 87 100 100 100 22 46 68 86 100 100 100 34 6 18 44 71 88 97
students went onto university and 100% of those from Physics 148 32 70 85 97 100 100 149 35 74 88 98 100 100 145 32 61 84 95 99 100
disadvantaged backgrounds (those on the Pupil Premium The School’s Progress 8 Score is +0.83 (‘Well Above
RS 140 21 46 69 89 96 99 147 12 41 63 91 98 98 139 35 57 69 89 96 98
and Free School Meals). Average’) and the School was placed 12th in London
and 47th nationwide out of over 3000 state secondary Spanish 63 18 32 59 78 94 100 56 9 43 59 82 95 98 60 7 20 45 80 92 98
The most popular courses chosen included: Aerospace schools in The Times Parent Power 2021 rankings. Other languages 2 100 100 100 100 1 100 100
Engineering, Ancient History; Architecture, Biomedical Our academic results are as follows:
Overall 1718 22 47 71 90 98 100 1633 22 49 71 90 98 99 1585 64
GCSE A Level
2020 Percentages 2019 Percentages 2018 Percentages 2020 Percentages 2019 Percentages 2018 Percentages
E 9 8+ 7+ 6+ 5+ 4+ E 9 8+ 7+ 6+ 5+ 4+ E 9 8+ 7+ 6+ 5+ 4+ Entries A* A*/A A*-B A*-C Entries A* A*/A A*-B A*-C Entries A* A*/A A*-B A*-C
Art 22 5 23 32 55 82 91 21 5 10 29 48 76 91 29 0 3 10 28 52 79 Art 5 20 60 100 2 0 0 100 100 5 20 40 80 100
Biology 148 26 55 76 96 100 100 149 26 60 77 96 99 100 145 24 49 75 96 99 100 Biology 64 9 30 63 89 75 4 27 63 91 70 17 37 63 94
Chemistry 148 28 55 76 95 100 100 149 32 61 83 91 99 100 145 29 57 76 93 97 99 Chemistry 79 10 41 76 94 81 7 36 77 89 85 13 47 81 98
Classics 13 23 46 85 100 100 100 12 25 50 67 67 83 92 9 33 78 Classics 6 17 67 100 100 9 11 67 100 100 7 0 29 100 100
Computer Science 60 15 37 63 83 100 100 57 16 40 67 88 97 98 18 17 44 78 89 94 100 Computer Science 15 7 33 53 73 11 9 27 64 73 17 12 41 53 82
DT Electronics 36 14 44 78 94 100 31 0 10 36 65 87 100 31 52 97 Economics 63 13 60 87 97 55 22 66 96 100 45 11 71 87 100
DT Resistant Materials 19 11 26 68 90 100 100 18 11 33 72 89 100 100 18 61 100 English Literature 24 13 50 83 100 12 8 75 92 100 19 11 47 90 100
Drama 16 19 31 56 81 94 100 24 21 29 50 92 100 100 18 11 22 56 72 89 100 French 6 17 83 83 100 2 0 0 0 100 5 0 80 80 80
Economics 88 10 24 57 83 93 99 90 6 17 40 74 96 100 69 33 96 Geography 6 17 67 83 100 11 0 36 91 100 12 8 33 75 83
English Language 148 16 37 63 91 100 100 149 19 40 64 91 100 100 145 10 32 54 79 95 99 Government & Politics 16 6 44 75 94 14 14 64 93 100 20 5 55 65 90
English Literature 148 21 45 72 93 99 100 149 24 50 77 93 98 100 145 15 35 62 89 97 99 History 18 22 61 94 100 23 26 65 91 100 26 19 62 92 100
French 69 11 21 53 87 97 100 76 7 21 49 84 97 100 72 4 13 40 57 76 90 Mathematics 141 25 53 73 86 148 22 46 71 83 146 23 58 82 93
Geography 55 18 42 67 84 93 100 79 19 38 73 91 98 100 70 11 34 56 79 83 99 Further Mathematics 18 22 67 89 94 19 32 74 100 100 29 21 66 83 86
History 69 26 51 71 86 99 100 65 37 59 80 91 99 100 64 17 50 72 88 94 97 Philosophy 13 8 31 69 92 13 8 31 62 100 4 0 25 100 100
Hospitality 10 50 100 Physics 49 14 45 71 88 61 16 43 72 92 53 15 49 76 87
Latin 13 39 54 77 92 100 100 20 15 45 80 95 100 100 19 11 47 63 84 100 100 Spanish 4 75 100 100 100 3 0 67 100 100 6 17 67 100 100
Mathematics 148 30 71 91 97 100 100 149 33 78 92 97 99 100 145 31 65 91 99 100 100 EPQ 9 33 78 100 100
Mathematics Further 113 25 48 70 88 98 100 Overall 536 16 49 76 91 539 15 46 77 91 549 16 52 79 94www.wcgs-sutton.co.uk enquiries@wcgs.foliotrust.uk
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