Sutton Grammar School: Mastering the SET and Stage Two

Sutton Grammar is part of the Sutton Selective Eligibility Test (SET) consortium, but passing the initial test is only the first step. For a boy to secure a place, he must prove his merit in the school’s own more challenging second-stage assessments.

The Entrance Assessment: Exact Format

The process is split into two clear milestones:

• Stage One (The SET): Held in mid-September, this is a shared multiple-choice test for the Sutton grammar schools. It features an English paper (testing spelling and comprehension) and a Mathematics paper based on the Key Stage 2 curriculum.

• Stage Two (Sutton’s Own Exam): Boys who meet the qualifying score are invited to sit the Stage Two exam in October. This consists of a 1-hour English extended writing task and a 45-minute Mathematics paper. Crucially, these are not multiple-choice. The Maths paper is designed to test logic and the application of knowledge to unfamiliar, non-standard problems.

Strategic Preparation

Exceptional Academics is a leading London tutoring agency providing expert, bespoke educational services to pupils in the UK and internationally. We understand that Sutton Grammar is looking for boys who can handle "open-ended" Maths. We work with our students to ensure they are comfortable showing their mathematical logic on paper, which is the key differentiator in the second stage.

Ensure your son is prepared for the unique challenges of the Sutton Grammar Stage 2 written assessments. Contact Exceptional Academics today for a bespoke 11+ consultation: info@exceptionalacademics.com.