What is 25% of £200?
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To find 25% of £200, we can calculate 200 ÷ 4 = £50 (because 25% is the same as 1/4). Or multiply: 200 × 0.25 = £50. ✓
Sutton (SET Stage 1) 11+
Sutton's grammar schools use a two-part admissions process, and getting the first part right is what opens the door. The Selective Eligibility Test, or SET, is the shared Stage 1 gateway test. It is sat by children applying to six schools and streams: Sutton Grammar School, Wilson's School, Wallington County Grammar School, Nonsuch High School for Girls, Wallington High School for Girls and Greenshaw High School's selective stream. Children usually sit the SET in the autumn, the year before secondary transfer. The SET itself tests English and Maths only, and everything is answered in multiple-choice format. It is the consortium's own in-house test, not a GL or Quest paper, so do not assume its content from other regions. Importantly, most of these schools then run a second-stage exam of their own for the children who pass Stage 1, and that second stage is where a written task appears. This page is about Stage 1, the test PrepStep is built to support.
At a Glance
- Provider
- school-set
- Sections tested
- Maths Yes English Yes Verbal Reasoning No Non-Verbal Reasoning No Spatial No Writing No
- Format
- All multiple choice
- Schools covered
- 6 schools/streams: Sutton Grammar School (boys), Wilson's School (boys), Wallington County Grammar School (boys), Nonsuch High School for Girls, Wallington High School for Girls, Greenshaw High School (selective stream, 60 places, comprehensive - Greenshaw uses SET only, no second stage)
- Last verified
- 4 August 2026
What the Sutton (SET Stage 1) Test Includes
Maths
A multiple-choice maths paper covering Key Stage 2 number, fractions, decimals, percentages, measures, shape and data. Speed and accuracy both matter.
English
A multiple-choice English paper covering comprehension, spelling, punctuation, grammar and vocabulary. At Stage 1 there is no writing task to hand in, so the skill is reading closely and choosing the best answer.
A note on writing (second stage, not Stage 1)
The SET Stage 1 has no writing component. However, most of these schools invite children who pass Stage 1 to a second-stage exam, and at that second stage the English paper is itself a writing task, not just comprehension. It is graded and combined with a Maths score and the SET score to rank candidates. Preparing for that written second-stage paper is where a tutor or your child's school adds the most.
How PrepStep Helps
For the SET Stage 1, PrepStep is a strong fit. It covers both tested subjects, English and Maths, as multiple-choice practice with a micro-lesson before each topic, instant marking, worked explanations and timed mock tests to build exam stamina. Because Stage 1 is multiple-choice English and Maths only, PrepStep supports it fully today. Be clear-eyed about the second stage though: most Sutton schools follow the SET with their own exam that includes a scored writing task. That written paper is exactly where a tutor or the school's own preparation matters most. Use PrepStep to build the multiple-choice English and Maths foundations the SET rewards, then lean on a tutor or the school for the writing stage. You can start practising free, with no card.
Sample Questions for This Test
4 questions drawn from PrepStep's question bank, covering only the subjects this test actually uses. Tap “Show worked explanation” to see the full method, and the correct answer is highlighted so you can check as you go.
Maths
Maths
A recipe for 4 people uses 200g of flour. How much flour is needed for 10 people?
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For 1 person: 200 ÷ 4 = 50g. For 10 people: 50 × 10 = 500g. ✓
English
Which word is closest in meaning to 'immense'?
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'Immense' means extremely large or vast. 'Enormous' is the closest synonym. Other words with a similar meaning include huge, vast, and colossal. Try using this word in a sentence today to make it stick. ✓
English
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: 'The children ___ playing in the park when it started to rain.'
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'Children' is plural, so we use 'were' (not 'was'). 'The children were playing' is the past continuous tense, describing an ongoing action in the past. ✓
Frequently Asked Questions
What is in the Sutton SET Stage 1?
The SET Stage 1 tests English and Maths only, both in multiple-choice format. There is no Verbal Reasoning, no Non-Verbal Reasoning and no writing task at Stage 1. It is the consortium's own in-house test, not a GL or Quest paper.
Is the Sutton SET multiple choice?
Yes. At Stage 1 both the English and Maths papers are answered in multiple-choice format, so your child selects the best answer. A written task appears only at each school's separate second-stage exam, not in the SET itself.
Which schools use the Sutton SET?
Six schools and streams: Sutton Grammar School, Wilson's School, Wallington County Grammar School, Nonsuch High School for Girls, Wallington High School for Girls and Greenshaw High School's selective stream. Greenshaw uses the SET only; the others add a second-stage exam.
Does the Sutton 11+ include a writing task?
Not at Stage 1. The SET is multiple-choice English and Maths only. But most of these schools run a second-stage exam where the English paper is itself a scored writing task, and that stage is best supported by a tutor or the school.
How can my child practise for the Sutton SET for free?
PrepStep gives free multiple-choice practice in English and Maths, the two subjects the SET Stage 1 tests, with micro-lessons, instant marking, worked explanations and timed mock tests. You can start with no card. For the written second-stage paper, add a tutor or school support.
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