Greenshaw High School Private Tutors

Greenshaw High School requires candidates to take the Selective Eligibility Test (SET) as part of the admissions process. This test evaluates English and Mathematics skills.

Greenshaw High School is not a grammar school, but it does offer 60 selective ability places. These places are for children who perform strongly in the Sutton Selective Eligibility Test, also known as the SET.

Parents need to register their child for the SET using the shared Sutton registration form. This is the same first-stage test used by the Sutton grammar schools. If you would like your child to be considered for Greenshaw, you must also include Greenshaw High School on your Local Authority secondary school application form.

Unlike the Sutton grammar schools, Greenshaw does not have a second-stage entrance exam. Children only sit the SET. If they reach the required standard, they may be considered for one of Greenshaw’s selective ability places.

It is important to remember that passing the SET does not guarantee a place at Greenshaw. It simply means your child can be considered for one of the selective places. Children who do not pass the SET may still be considered for Greenshaw under the school’s normal admissions criteria.

Students will be required to sit a Maths and an English test.

Maths

The Maths paper consists of 50 multiple-choice questions. Students will be tested on:
• Number
• Measurement
• Geometry
• Algebra
• Ratio and proportion
• Statistics
• Probability

English

The English paper is a multiple-choice comprehension paper.

The paper begins with approximately 5 spelling questions, followed by a comprehension passage of around two pages. The comprehension may be an extract from a novel or a poem. Students will then answer approximately 20 questions based on the text.

Students will then read a second comprehension, which is usually slightly shorter, and answer around 10 questions on this passage.

Finally, students will answer 4–6 comparison questions based on both comprehensions.

Both tests are 45 minutes long.

The best 11+ preparation starts with strong topic knowledge.

Practice papers are an important part of 11+ preparation. They help children become familiar with the exam format, question styles, and timed conditions. However, practice papers are most effective when a child already understands the key Maths and English topics that may come up.

Reading is also a huge part of 11+ success. The more children read, the more they develop their vocabulary, comprehension skills, inference, spelling, grammar, and confidence with unfamiliar texts. Regular reading can make a big difference, especially when children are faced with challenging passages in the exam.

Without strong topic knowledge and regular reading, children can quickly find papers overwhelming. They may struggle to break down questions, choose the right method, understand vocabulary, or work out where they are going wrong.

That is why Sparkling Minds Resources focuses on teaching 11+ topics clearly and step by step before students move on to exam-style practice. Our online 11+ course includes:

Detailed teaching videos
Topic posters
Multiple worksheets per topic
SEN-friendly explanations and resources
Practice papers to apply what they have learned

For children who need extra support, our bespoke 11+ tutoring can also help target gaps, build confidence, improve exam technique, and teach effective strategies.

This way, students are not just completing papers for the sake of it. They are building the knowledge, reading skills, and confidence needed to approach the 11+ properly.

No, Greenshaw High School does not have a fixed catchment area.

However, distance can still matter for some places. If the school is oversubscribed, children who live closer to the school are usually given higher priority under the distance criteria.

For the 60 selective ability places, distance is not the main factor. These places are offered to the highest-scoring children who pass the SET and apply to Greenshaw.

So, in simple terms: Greenshaw does not have a set catchment area, but living closer to the school may help for standard admission places. For selective ability places, performance in the SET is the key factor.

After the SET and Second Stage exams, girls are ranked based on their entrance test performance. Places are then offered according to the school’s admissions criteria.

Priority is first given to girls with an EHCP naming the school, followed by looked-after and previously looked-after children who meet the required standard.

A number of places are then offered to the highest-scoring girls regardless of where they live. The remaining places are mainly prioritised for girls living within the school’s 10km catchment area who achieve the required standard in the exams.

This means that both exam performance and distance from the school can affect how places are allocated.

If your child is not offered a place at Wallington High School for Girls, they can still remain on the waiting list after National Offer Day. Places sometimes become available if families decline offers or move schools.

Parents also have the right to appeal the admission decision if they feel there are strong reasons why the school would be suitable for their child.

It is important to remember that many children go on to succeed at other excellent secondary schools. Not gaining a place at Wallington High School for Girls does not limit a child’s future opportunities or achievements.

Yes, Sparkling Minds Tuition provides personalised 11+ tutoring to help students prepare for Wallington High School for Girls entrance process. Our tutors support students with the key Maths and English skills needed for the Sutton Selective Eligibility Test, as well as exam technique, timing, confidence, and problem-solving strategies.

We also offer Sparkling Minds Resources, our online 11+ course, which teaches key 11+ topics step by step through videos, posters, worksheets, SEN-friendly resources, and practice materials. This helps students build strong subject knowledge before moving on to timed exam-style practice.