Open Other Secondary Mixed

Chestnut Grove Academy

Chestnut Grove, London, SW12 8JZ
Part of: WANDLE LEARNING TRUST (Single-academy trust)
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Chestnut Grove Academy
London, SW12 8JZ
1,321 Pupils
1,240 Capacity
11–19 Age Range
27.20% FSM %
678 Boys
643 Girls
About Chestnut Grove Academy

Located in London (SW12 8JZ), Chestnut Grove Academy is a mixed-gender Secondary school for pupils aged 11–19, classified as Academies and situated within the local authority of Wandsworth.

It has 1,321 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,240. Current headteacher: C Kingsley.

Data for Chestnut Grove Academy comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Wandsworth
Region London
Administrative District Wandsworth
Parliamentary Constituency Tooting
Ward Balham
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor WANDLE LEARNING TRUST
Opened 01-07-2011
UKPRN 10034139
URN 136883
Data Last Updated 17-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Ms Judi Dumont Barter Chair of Local Governing Body 20/06/2023 19/06/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Pascale Ferreira Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 31/07/2025 10/10/2025 N/A
Ms Louise Hake Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 01/09/2022 18/07/2025 N/A
Mr Mohammed Asif Local Governor 06/03/2023 05/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Jo Davies Local Governor 01/09/2021 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Jo Davies Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Alex Dixey Local Governor 06/03/2023 05/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Violetta Fabiani Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2100 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Sarah Guerra Local Governor 01/09/2021 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Terence Kalombo Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Headteacher Christian Kingsley Local Governor 14/10/2017 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Josh Ngondo Local Governor 07/06/2024 06/06/2028 Elected by parents
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Hornsby House School
0.08 km • London
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Balham Nursery School
0.19 km • London
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0.24 km • London
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Holy Ghost Catholic Primary School
0.35 km • London
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Ravenstone Primary School
0.38 km • London
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Eveline Day School
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Frequently Asked Questions
Chestnut Grove Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in London, Wandsworth.
Chestnut Grove Academy has 1,321 pupils, with a capacity of 1,240.
Chestnut Grove Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
The admissions policy at Chestnut Grove Academy is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Chestnut Grove Academy is Mr C Kingsley.
Chestnut Grove Academy is at Chestnut Grove, Balham, London, SW12 8JZ, in the Wandsworth local authority, London.
Sixth form at Chestnut Grove Academy: Has a sixth form.
Chestnut Grove Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr C Kingsley
Chestnut Grove, Balham, London, SW12 8JZ
02086738737
www.chestnutgrove.org.uk/
Location
SW12 8JZ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 136883
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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