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Chestnut Grove Academy

Chestnut Grove, Wandsworth, Wandsworth, SW12 8JZ

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected
Ofsted
57.1
Attainment 8
Secondary
Phase
11–19
Ages
1,321
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy converter
Type

About Chestnut Grove Academy

Chestnut Grove Academy is an academy converter in Wandsworth, England, for pupils aged 11–19. It has 1,321 pupils on roll. It is part of WANDLE LEARNING TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 57.1 (2025/26). 28.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 14.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Wandsworth →
School Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Age Range
Ages 11–19
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
1,321 / 1,240 (107%) · over capacity
Sixth Form
Has a sixth form
Religious Character
None
Admissions Policy
Non-selective

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

28.9%
Free school meals
14.5%
EAL
5.7%
SEN support
14.3%
EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

57.1
Attainment 8
195 pupils
64.6%
Grade 5+ English & Maths
81%
Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

B-
A-level average grade
104 students
23.1%
AAB+ (2 facilitating)
62%
To higher education
19%
To top-third universities
1%
To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

96%
Sustained destination
95%
Stayed in education
0%
Apprenticeship

Attendance

7.1%
Overall absence
16.3%
Persistent absence

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.

Workforce

2024/25

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

89.35
Teachers (FTE)
↑ +7.5 vs 2023/24
15.2
Pupils per teacher
↓ -1.7 vs 2023/24
25.78
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +3.7 vs 2023/24
£54,455
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 11% on leadership pay
↑ +£2,728 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
9.8
Leadership (FTE)
↓ -1.2 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£9,792
Spend per pupil
£9,912
Income per pupil
52%
Spent on teaching staff

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
Chestnut Grove, Wandsworth, Wandsworth, SW12 8JZ
Phone
02086738737
Headteacher
C Kingsley

Teaching Jobs

Teacher
Cover Supervisor
PermanentPart timeScale 5 point 12 £29,539 p.a, 38 weeks per year (term time only)
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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Chestnut Grove Academy?
Chestnut Grove Academy is an academy converter in Wandsworth, England, for pupils aged 11–19.
How many pupils does Chestnut Grove Academy have?
Chestnut Grove Academy has 1,321 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Chestnut Grove Academy perform at GCSE?
Pupils at Chestnut Grove Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 57.1 in 2025/26.
Is Chestnut Grove Academy part of an academy trust?
Yes — Chestnut Grove Academy is part of WANDLE LEARNING TRUST.
Where is Chestnut Grove Academy?
Chestnut Grove Academy is located at Chestnut Grove, Wandsworth, Wandsworth, SW12 8JZ.

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