Chestnut Grove Academy
URN: 136883 • London SW12 8JZ
Overview
- Name
- Chestnut Grove Academy
- URN
- 136883
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- WANDLE LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- C Kingsley (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02086738737
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Chestnut Grove, London SW12 8JZ
Summary
Chestnut Grove Academy is a mixed secondary school located in Balham, London, serving students aged 11 to 19. As an academy converter and part of the Wandle Learning Trust, the school has maintained a 'good' rating from Ofsted since 2019. With a current enrolment of 1,321 pupils, it operates slightly above its capacity of 1,240, reflecting its popularity within the community.
The academy offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to foster academic achievement and personal growth. It features a well-regarded Sixth Form, providing a range of courses and support services to prepare students for further education and careers. The school emphasizes a creative learning environment, encouraging students to engage with their studies and participate in various extracurricular activities.
Chestnut Grove Academy is committed to inclusivity, with 27.2% of its students eligible for free school meals, highlighting its support for families from diverse backgrounds. The school actively promotes community involvement through events and trips, such as the Year 7 Isle of Wight trip and Culture & Communities Week, fostering a strong sense of belonging among students.
The academy offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to foster academic achievement and personal growth. It features a well-regarded Sixth Form, providing a range of courses and support services to prepare students for further education and careers. The school emphasizes a creative learning environment, encouraging students to engage with their studies and participate in various extracurricular activities.
Chestnut Grove Academy is committed to inclusivity, with 27.2% of its students eligible for free school meals, highlighting its support for families from diverse backgrounds. The school actively promotes community involvement through events and trips, such as the Year 7 Isle of Wight trip and Culture & Communities Week, fostering a strong sense of belonging among students.
Useful links
- //--> Nov 6, 2025 Presentation Evening (sen)
- Inclusion and SEND provision (sen)
- Bookings now open for Year 7 Open Mornings (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Admissions appeal timetable 2025 (other)
- In-year admissions (other)
- Sixth-form admissions (other)
- Year 7 admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Graveney School (82.7)
- Kingsdale Foundation School (82.7)
- The London Oratory School (82.7)
- Alexandra Park School (82.1)
- Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School (81.8)
Key details
- LA
- Wandsworth
- Age range
- 11 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- WANDLE LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 1240
- Pupils
- 1321
- Boys
- 678
- Girls
- 643
- FSM %
- 27.20
- Open date
- 2011-07-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-03-13
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1321 | 678 | 643 | 1240 | 27.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1320 | 689 | 631 | 1240 | 27.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1196 | 638 | 558 | 1100 | 18.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1196 | 638 | 558 | 1100 | 18.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1156 | 606 | 550 | 1100 | 17.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1118 | 591 | 527 | 1100 | 13.90 |
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