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Carew Academy

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Carew Academy

33 Headley Avenue, Wallington, SM6 8NQ

Free schools special · Ages 5–18 · Mixed

Ofsted
Outstanding
Jan 2020

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

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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

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
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Progress 8?
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Basics 9-5
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Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

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National · same year

46.0

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2024/25Not available46.0

Learning progress

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

School · 2024/25

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National · same year

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Progress 8 values by academic year
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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.

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

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Location & Area

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Nearby secondary schools

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The Link School
0.51 km away · Academy special converter
Outstanding
Wilson's School
0.73 km away · Academy converter
Outstanding
Sherwood Foundation School
1.06 km away · Foundation special school
Good
The Write Time
1.06 km away · Other independent special school
St Giles School
1.56 km away · Community special school
Good

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About Carew Academy

Carew Academy is a secondary school in Wallington, Sutton. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2020 inspection). Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: 33 Headley Avenue, Wallington, SM6 8NQ | More schools in Sutton

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Jan 2020 — Outstanding
  2. Jan 2020 — Outstanding (predecessor: Carew Academy)
  3. Jun 2015 — Good (predecessor: Carew Academy)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Carew Academy

What is Carew Academy's Ofsted rating?
Carew Academy received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2020 inspection.
Where is Carew Academy located?
Carew Academy is a secondary school in Wallington, Sutton (SM6 8NQ).
How can I compare Carew Academy with other schools?
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