Sutton Stage 2 practice at a glance
Short answer: Sutton second-stage arrangements vary by school. For the shared boys’ schools process, preparation should emphasise written English and maths, showing clear reasoning rather than relying only on multiple-choice technique.
The schools that hold a second stage after the SET are Sutton Grammar, Wallington County Grammar, Wallington High School for Girls, Nonsuch High School for Girls and Wilson’s School.
- Entry point
- Only qualifying Stage 1 candidates continue
- Typical focus
- Written English and maths
- Arrangements
- Check each target school
- Important
- Schools combine scores differently
These are original Pip materials, not official exam questions. Arrangements can change.
Confirm the current format and dates with the participating Sutton grammar schools.
Try four free Sutton Stage 2 written tasks
For this second-stage practice, write answers on paper before opening the notes. These are original teaching tasks with discussion guidance, not a scored mock or an official marking scheme.
“At last the boat appeared. Tomas took a step forward, then stopped when he saw who was at the helm.” Continue this opening in one paragraph, making his change of mood clear.
Write your response on paper before opening the notes.
Show answer or discussion notes
There is no fixed answer. Keep the boat and Tomas consistent with the opening, reveal a plausible reason for his hesitation, and let an action or precise detail convey the mood.
Check sentence endings and tense.
A school buys 14 packs of pencils, with 12 pencils in each pack. It gives 5 pencils to each of 30 pupils. How many pencils remain? Show both stages.
Write your response on paper before opening the notes.
Show answer or discussion notes
14 × 12 = 168 pencils. The pupils receive 30 × 5 = 150.
There are 18 pencils left. The final answer needs the unit.
Rewrite this sentence with correct punctuation: “although the rain had stopped maya who had forgotten her coat stayed inside”
Write your response on paper before opening the notes.
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One correct version is: “Although the rain had stopped, Maya, who had forgotten her coat, stayed inside.” Check the opening capital, Maya’s name, the comma after the opening clause, the paired commas and the full stop.
A rectangular garden measures 12 m by 8 m. A path 1 m wide runs inside all four edges. What area is left for planting? Explain why both dimensions change by 2 m.
Write your response on paper before opening the notes.
Show answer or discussion notes
The path takes 1 m from each end of each dimension, leaving 10 m by 6 m. Planting area = 60 m².
Subtracting just 1 m from each dimension would miss the path on the opposite side.
These written tasks are not automatically marked. The notes explain the maths and offer English discussion points; they are not official mark schemes.
Fresh questions, instant explanations and a clear next step
Use Pip for supporting English and maths skills between written sessions. Keep writing on paper and review it with an adult; these tasks do not receive an automatic writing mark.
- Free daily English, maths and reasoning practice
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- Optional timed mock papers and progress reporting
Free Sutton Stage 2 practice papers by subject
Use written English and maths resources for this stage. The downloadable subject hubs offer extra practice; check that any full paper you choose matches your school’s current response requirements.
What should Sutton Stage 2 practice cover?
| Practice area | What to work on | Good first step |
|---|---|---|
| English comprehension | Detailed inference and evidence | Write complete, precise answers |
| Writing | Structure, vocabulary and accuracy | Plan briefly and proofread |
| Maths | Multi-step written problems | Show enough working to follow |
| Exam technique | Managing longer written responses | Budget time by marks |
How to use Sutton Stage 2 practice papers effectively
- Check the invitation from your target school. The shared boys’ test and the girls’ Nonsuch/Wallington examination have their own arrangements.
- Put away answer options. Ask your child to set out the steps and label quantities so a reader can follow the maths.
- For English, reread the task before planning. Continuing a story, describing a scene and explaining a passage need different responses.
- Review one paragraph closely rather than counting ambitious words. Check meaning, tense, sentence boundaries and whether each detail helps the task.
Turn paper practice into a five-minute daily habit
Note the skill behind a missed answer, such as inference, unit conversion or rotation. Choose that topic for the next practice session, then return to a fresh paper question.
Sutton Stage 2 written tasks: FAQs
Are these official Sutton Stage 2 questions?+
No. These are original Pip written tasks covering the relevant broad skills.
Pip is not affiliated with the participating Sutton grammar schools. Use the official familiarisation material for the exact current instructions.
What should my child practise for the Sutton Stage 2?+
Sutton second-stage arrangements vary by school. For the shared boys’ schools process, preparation should emphasise written English and maths, showing clear reasoning rather than relying only on multiple-choice technique.
The schools that hold a second stage after the SET are Sutton Grammar, Wallington County Grammar, Wallington High School for Girls, Nonsuch High School for Girls and Wilson’s School.
How should we use Sutton Stage 2 practice papers?+
Check the invitation from your target school. The shared boys’ test and the girls’ Nonsuch/Wallington examination have their own arrangements.
Put away answer options. Ask your child to set out the steps and label quantities so a reader can follow the maths.
Does passing the Sutton Stage 2 guarantee a grammar-school place?+
No. Test qualification and school allocation are separate.
Each school applies its published admissions and oversubscription rules, and parents must complete the required school application.
Is there a free Sutton Stage 2 writing prompt?+
Yes. Try this original prompt: Write a description of a crowded station just before an unexpected announcement changes the mood.
Spend five minutes planning, write for 25 minutes, then leave five minutes to proofread. Pip can support the English and maths skills around this written practice.