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Chestnut Grove Academy
Chestnut Grove, Balham, 45 Chestnut Grove, London, SW12 8JZ, Wandsworth
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
88.6 / 100
Top 11%
Better than 89% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,321
Capacity
1,240
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
107%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE results, this school demonstrates a solid academic performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score in the top 15% nationally. A commendable 78% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 62% progress to university, with 19% attending top-third institutions. However, the school may benefit from further enhancing its university progression rates.
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Last inspected: 29 January 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 55.1 | Top 15% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 78% | Top 21% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 64% | Top 14% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 71% | Top 12% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 49% | Top 12% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 62% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 19% | Average |
Based on 99 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British31.6%
White Other18.6%
Mixed Other11.0%
Black African4.9%
Mixed W+Asian4.6%
Other4.0%
Asian Pakistani3.9%
Black Caribbean3.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.5%
Mixed W+B African2.9%
Asian Indian2.3%
Black Other1.6%
Asian Bangladeshi1.4%
Asian Other1.3%
Asian Chinese0.7%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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51.44466, -0.15549 · SW12 8JZ
School details
Local authorityWandsworth
RegionLondon
URN136883
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.chestnutgrove.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Chestnut Grove Academy rated by Ofsted?
Chestnut Grove Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 January 2019.
Is Chestnut Grove Academy a good school?
Chestnut Grove Academy scores 88.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 11% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Chestnut Grove Academy in GCSEs?
Chestnut Grove Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 55.1. 78% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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