Wandle Valley Academy

About Wandle Valley Academy

Wandle Valley Academy is an academy special converter in Carshalton, Sutton, England, for pupils aged 5–16. It has 95 pupils on roll. It is part of PARALLEL LEARNING TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 3.4 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 77.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Sutton →

School Type

Academy special converter

Age Range

Ages 5–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

95 / 80 (119%) · over capacity

Religious Character

Does not apply

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Welbeck Road, Carshalton, Sutton, SM5 1LW

Phone

02086481365

Deputy Headteacher

Lynda Harris

Website

www.wandlevalleyacademy.org.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Wandle Valley Academy?

Wandle Valley Academy is an academy special converter in Carshalton, Sutton, England, for pupils aged 5–16.

How many pupils does Wandle Valley Academy have?

Wandle Valley Academy has 95 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Wandle Valley Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Wandle Valley Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 3.4 in 2025/26.

How does Wandle Valley Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

0% of pupils at Wandle Valley Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Wandle Valley Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Wandle Valley Academy is part of PARALLEL LEARNING TRUST.

Where is Wandle Valley Academy?

Wandle Valley Academy is located at Welbeck Road, Carshalton, Sutton, SM5 1LW.