Sutton SET dates and registration for 2027 entry
The SET for September 2027 entry was on 15 September 2026. Invited girls sit the NWSSEE on 26 September and boys the second stage on 3 October. Council applications close on 31 October 2026.
Key dates
| Step | 2027-entry date |
|---|---|
| Access arrangements request | 12 June 2026 |
| SET registration | 1 May to 31 July 2026 |
| SET | 15 September 2026 |
| Girls' second stage | 26 September 2026 |
| Boys' second stage | 3 October 2026 |
| Council application | 31 October 2026 |
What the SET result means
A SET pass leads to a second-stage invitation, not an offer. Successful candidates are not given a score.
Planning from Year 4 or 5
Use Year 4 for reading, number confidence and explaining ideas. Add timed work in Year 5.
- List each target school and its second stage.
- Keep test registration and the council application separate.
- Check access-arrangement deadlines early.