GL AssessmentGirlsCheam, Sutton

Nonsuch High School for Girls: 11+ guide

Nonsuch High School for Girls is a large, high-performing GL grammar in the Sutton cluster, popular with families across the area for its strong results and broad intake.

Exam board

GL Assessment

Approx places

210

Selectivity

~8 applicants per place

Established

1938

Exam format

GL-style standardised testing with a published qualifying score and distance tie-break for offers.

Subjects tested

MathsEnglishVerbal ReasoningNon-Verbal Reasoning

Catchment & admissions

Girls apply widely across South London and Surrey; distance is used once the qualifying score is achieved.

Qualifying score & how hard it is

A standardised qualifying mark is set yearly. Consistent GL accuracy across all four areas is the right preparation goal.

Preparation timeline

GL topic mastery in Year 4–5 followed by full timed GL papers in the lead-up to the Year 6 test window.

Frequently asked questions

Is Nonsuch GL or CEM?+

Nonsuch uses GL Assessment-style testing, so GL practice papers map closely to what girls will sit.

Figures here are indicative and for planning only — admissions arrangements change each year. Always confirm the latest details on Nonsuch High School for Girls’s official admissions page.

Is your child on track for Nonsuch High School for Girls?

Take the free 15-minute diagnostic for an age-standardised score and a clear gap analysis against grammar-school standards.