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Nonsuch entrance papers, composition and catchment

Nonsuch uses SET followed by the joint NWSSEE with Wallington Girls. NWSSEE English is composition, not a comprehension paper, and official specimen papers are not provided. Nonsuch’s 2027 policy uses a 5.25km catchment alongside ranked and priority categories; passing the tests does not guarantee a place.

Source: Joint NWSSEE FAQ for 2027 entry (accessed 2026-09-24) · Nonsuch 2027 admissions policy (accessed 2026-09-24)

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Choose the right English practice

Source: Joint NWSSEE FAQ for 2027 entry (accessed 2026-09-24)

Use the official SET samples for the first stage, then practise planning, writing and revising a complete composition for NWSSEE. The girls’ second-stage guide here includes an original prompt and a parent review checklist. Neither is an official paper or marking scheme.

Read the category, not just the radius

Source: Nonsuch 2027 admissions policy (accessed 2026-09-24)

The policy provides 85 ranked places irrespective of address and up to 125 catchment places, subject to reductions for specified priority allocations. It also defines Pupil Premium conditions. Do not add those category figures together as if they were separate intakes.

Before making an address decision

  • Check the measurement method and permanent-address rules in the full policy.
  • Keep evidence deadlines separate from the exam dates.
  • Ask the admissions authority about borderline or changing addresses.
  • Use the result message and council process, not a commercial predicted cutoff.

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Sources

Joint NWSSEE FAQ for 2027 entry. Official guidance. Accessed 2026-09-24. Read the official sourcehttps://www.nonsuchschool.org/_site/data/files/information/admissions/set2027/A591D2C1E6F8BD03BBA671E854E30FF5.pdf

Nonsuch 2027 admissions policy. Official guidance. Accessed 2026-09-24. Read the official sourcehttps://www.nonsuchschool.org/_site/data/files/about_us/policies/4A715CECA527C5E4627605BB5657113E.pdf

Accessed 2026-09-24. Independent preparation, not affiliated with or endorsed by the school or test provider. Activities and routines are our suggestions, not official questions, marking schemes or promises of admission. Check the entry year before using a policy.

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