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Chestnut Grove Academy

Chestnut Grove, Balham, London, SW12 8JZ

Academy converter · Ages 11–19 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Jan 2019

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

54.9school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
54.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
38.4%
Basics 9-5
63.5%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

54.9

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2358.246.4
2023/2457.046.4
2024/2554.946.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.560.00
2023/24+0.420.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
71.0%
EBacc APS
5.19
EBacc 9-5
42.0%
EBacc 9-4
49.0%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
37.46
A*-A Grades
31.4%
A*-B Grades
60.3%
AAB+ %
23.1%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 159 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

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Good
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Outstanding
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Good

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About Chestnut Grove Academy

Chestnut Grove Academy is a secondary school in London, Wandsworth. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2019 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 54.9. The school has around 1,321 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Chestnut Grove, London, SW12 8JZ | More schools in Wandsworth

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Chestnut Grove Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2024 — School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
  2. Jan 2019 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Chestnut Grove Academy

What is Chestnut Grove Academy's Ofsted rating?
Chestnut Grove Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.
What are Chestnut Grove Academy's latest exam results?
Chestnut Grove Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 54.9. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Chestnut Grove Academy located?
Chestnut Grove Academy is a secondary school in London, Wandsworth (SW12 8JZ).
How many pupils attend Chestnut Grove Academy?
Chestnut Grove Academy has around 1,321 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Chestnut Grove Academy with other schools?
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