Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls
School summary
Academic results set this selective girls' grammar apart: an Attainment 8 score of 79.4 sits far above the national average of 46.9, and almost every pupil leaves with strong passes in English and Maths. With around 1,215 girls against a stated capacity of 831, the school is operating well beyond its planned size, a measure of how sought-after a place here has become. Ofsted rated it Good across every category, including the sixth form, at its most recent inspection. A sizeable proportion of pupils speak English as an additional language, and the school suits academically able girls who will thrive in a busy, high-achieving setting.
How hard is it to get in?
Very competitive · 3 of 5 on the Passmate scale. Demand comfortably exceeds the 180 Year 7 places each year - a clear pass, not a borderline one, is what wins a place.
Where every mark matters.
Places are limited and demand is high, so exam performance is what sets candidates apart. Passmate turns the months ahead into ten focused minutes a day on the exact topics this school tests.
Key dates · 2028 entry
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Latest results
Attainment 8
79.4
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
99%
National average 47%
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Good
- Last inspected
- 8 November 2022
Teaching & academics
The headline figures are exceptional by any measure: 99% of pupils achieve grade 5 or above in English and Maths, against a national average of 47%. The pupil-to-teacher ratio of 17.8 is typical for a large state school, and Ofsted judged the quality of education to be Good. Sixth-form provision was also rated Good, making this a credible route through to A-level for committed students.
School life & ethos
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 5.51%
- EHC plans
- 0.08%
- English as additional language
- 21.5%
- Free school meals
- 14.2%
Schools nearby
Bishop Vesey's Grammar School
Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands
King Edward VI Aston School
Birmingham, West Midlands
King Edward VI Handsworth School
Birmingham, West Midlands
King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys
Birmingham, West Midlands
Queen Mary's Grammar School
Walsall, West Midlands
Queen Mary's High School
Walsall, West Midlands
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A consistently high-performing girls' grammar where strong teaching translates into outstanding GCSE outcomes. Demand is fierce, and the 11+ exam is shared across the West Midlands Grammar School Consortium.
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Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls 11+: frequently asked questions
Passmate rating: benchmarked against every selective school in England using official admissions data. It measures demand for places, not school quality. Updated July 2026.
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.