Carew Academy
URN: 139722 • Wallington SM6 8NQ
Overview
- Name
- Carew Academy
- URN
- 139722
- Type
- Academy special sponsor led
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 62.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- James Kearns (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 02086478349
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 33 Headley Avenue, Wallington SM6 8NQ
Summary
Carew Academy is a mixed academy special sponsor-led school located in Wallington, Sutton. With a current enrolment of 243 pupils, the school has a capacity of 230, indicating a commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive educational environment. The school serves a diverse community, with 57.60% of students eligible for free school meals, reflecting its dedication to supporting families from various backgrounds.
The academy focuses on delivering a tailored curriculum that meets the unique needs of its students, ensuring that each child receives the appropriate support to thrive. Carew Academy is actively involved in initiatives such as the Children’s Book Project, which aims to foster a love of reading and enhance literacy skills among its pupils. This project exemplifies the school’s commitment to enriching the educational experience and promoting personal development.
Carew Academy prioritises building a strong sense of community, encouraging collaboration between staff, students, and families. The school’s ethos revolves around inclusivity and support, aiming to empower every student to achieve their full potential in a nurturing environment. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at www.carewacademy.org.
The academy focuses on delivering a tailored curriculum that meets the unique needs of its students, ensuring that each child receives the appropriate support to thrive. Carew Academy is actively involved in initiatives such as the Children’s Book Project, which aims to foster a love of reading and enhance literacy skills among its pupils. This project exemplifies the school’s commitment to enriching the educational experience and promoting personal development.
Carew Academy prioritises building a strong sense of community, encouraging collaboration between staff, students, and families. The school’s ethos revolves around inclusivity and support, aiming to empower every student to achieve their full potential in a nurturing environment. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at www.carewacademy.org.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- SEND and Local Offer (sen)
- Absence (sen)
- Events (calendar)
- Ofsted Report (January 2020) (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Neighbours’ Hub (other)
- Outreach & Training (other)
- Term dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Sherwood Park School (56.8)
- Carew Manor School (45.2)
- Collingwood School (41.5)
- Carew Academy (37.9)
- JUS Education (35.7)
Key details
- LA
- Sutton
- Age range
- 7 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 230
- Pupils
- 243
- Boys
- 180
- Girls
- 63
- FSM %
- 57.60
- Open date
- 2013-09-01
- Close date
- 2025-04-22
- Last Ofsted
- 2020-01-16
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 243 | 180 | 63 | 230 | 57.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 246 | 184 | 62 | 230 | 51.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 252 | 194 | 58 | 230 | 47.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 252 | 194 | 58 | 230 | 47.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 260 | 198 | 62 | 230 | 42.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 250 | 193 | 57 | 230 | 42.00 |
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