Open Free School Mixed

Carew Academy

33 Headley Avenue, Wallington, SM6 8NQ
Part of: ORCHARD HILL COLLEGE ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Carew Academy
Wallington, SM6 8NQ
— Pupils
276 Capacity
5–18 Age Range
— FSM %
— Boys
— Girls
About Carew Academy

Carew Academy is a mixed-gender Free Schools located in Wallington, Sutton, in the London region of England for pupils aged 5–18. It currently has a status of Open.

School capacity: 276. Current headteacher: James Kearns.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Free schools special
Type Group Free Schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Sutton
Region London
Administrative District Sutton
Parliamentary Constituency Carshalton and Wallington
Ward Beddington
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor ORCHARD HILL COLLEGE ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 22-04-2025
UKPRN 10095862
URN 143672
Data Last Updated 22-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Ms Alexis Holloway Chair of Local Governing Body 13/07/2023 12/07/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Alex Bingham Local Governor 13/07/2023 12/07/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Sandra Butcher Local Governor 01/07/2025 30/06/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Debra Clements Local Governor 13/10/2025 12/10/2028 Elected by school staff
Ms Rebecca Edge Local Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Fiona Evans Local Governor 05/11/2025 04/11/2028 Elected by parents
Mr James Kearns Local Governor 19/04/2021 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Mandi Larner Local Governor 25/03/2025 24/03/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Kerry O'Doherty Local Governor 01/12/2025 30/11/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Rebecca Steele Local Governor 13/07/2023 12/07/2026 Elected by school staff
Mr Steve Tutt Local Governor 05/11/2025 04/11/2028 Elected by parents
Ms Natasha Walters Local Governor 09/12/2025 08/12/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
High View Primary School
0.5 km • Wallington
Other
The Link School
0.51 km • Croydon
Other
Harris Primary Academy Purley Way
0.52 km • Croydon
Other
Wilson's School
0.73 km • Wallington
Other
St Elphege's RC Junior School
1.01 km • Wallington
Other
St Elphege's RC Infants' School
1.01 km • Wallington
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Carew Academy is a Free schools special (group: Free Schools) in Wallington, Sutton.
Carew Academy caters for pupils aged 5 to 18.
The Headteacher at Carew Academy is Mr James Kearns.
Carew Academy is at 33 Headley Avenue, Wallington, SM6 8NQ, in the Sutton local authority, London.
Sixth form at Carew Academy: Has a sixth form.
Carew Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr James Kearns
33 Headley Avenue, Wallington, SM6 8NQ
02086478349
Location
SM6 8NQ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 143672
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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