Wandle Valley Academy
URN: 137507 • Carshalton SM5 1LW
Overview
- Name
- Wandle Valley Academy
- URN
- 137507
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- PARALLEL LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 49.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lynda Harris (since 2025) , Deputy Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02086481365
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Welbeck Road, Carshalton SM5 1LW
Summary
Wandle Valley Academy is a special provision academy located in Carshalton, Sutton, catering to 95 pupils aged 5-16 with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties. The academy operates with a capacity of 80 students and emphasizes core values of Respect, Honesty, Determination, Resilience, and Empathy. These values guide the educational approach, ensuring a supportive environment for both students and their families.
The curriculum at Wandle Valley Academy is designed to address the individual needs of pupils, incorporating tailored interventions and therapies alongside traditional learning. The academy aims to help students manage their unique challenges, referred to as "superpowers," fostering personal growth and development.
Wandle Valley Academy also prioritises community support, offering resources such as food parcels and family groups to assist parents and caregivers. The academy is part of the Parallel Learning Trust, which enhances its commitment to holistic education and community engagement. The diverse staff team brings a range of experiences, further enriching the educational environment.
The curriculum at Wandle Valley Academy is designed to address the individual needs of pupils, incorporating tailored interventions and therapies alongside traditional learning. The academy aims to help students manage their unique challenges, referred to as "superpowers," fostering personal growth and development.
Wandle Valley Academy also prioritises community support, offering resources such as food parcels and family groups to assist parents and caregivers. The academy is part of the Parallel Learning Trust, which enhances its commitment to holistic education and community engagement. The diverse staff team brings a range of experiences, further enriching the educational environment.
Useful links
- Staff LGFL Email (other)
- Tweets by WandleValleyA (other)
- here (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Sutton Tuition and Reintegration Service (72.7)
- Hospital and Individual Tuition Service (45.2)
- Little Woodcote Centre (45.2)
- Wandle Valley School (45.2)
- Henry Tudor School (37.5)
Key details
- LA
- Sutton
- Age range
- 5 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- PARALLEL LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 80
- Pupils
- 95
- Boys
- 84
- Girls
- 11
- FSM %
- 72.60
- Open date
- 2011-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-16
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Surrey
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 95 | 84 | 11 | 80 | 72.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 91 | 80 | 11 | 80 | 73.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 88 | 77 | 11 | 80 | 77.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 88 | 77 | 11 | 80 | 77.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 73 | 65 | 8 | 80 | 69.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 76 | 68 | 8 | 80 | 63.20 |
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