Chestnut Grove Academy

Chestnut Grove Academy is a secondary school in London for ages 11 to 19.

Daily challenges that keep pace with your child's school year

For Years 1 to 6, with a weekly view of what they have mastered and an 11+ track when you're ready.

Short inspection, March 2024.

Overall effectiveness: There has been no change to this school’s overall judgement of good as a result of this ungraded (section 8) inspection.
Safeguarding: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

Inspectors found that pupils behave respectfully and with courtesy and that bullying is rare and quickly addressed.
Inspectors found that pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are adapted for, access the same curriculum as their peers and achieve well.
Inspectors found that phonics is well taught to pupils who are new to, or struggle with, reading, helping them catch up quickly.
The report says the school's evidence suggests it might be outstanding if a graded inspection were carried out now.

Our summary of Ofsted's report. Read the full reports on Ofsted's website. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

The school is a rights-respecting school whose PROUD values are underpinned by the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
School facilities available for hire include a 3G pitch, MUGA, sports hall, dance studio and theatre.

Up to 60 places each year are available based on aptitude in Art and Modern Languages specialisms.

Source: Chestnut Grove Academy website. Checked 11 November 2026.

Summer open events are recommended for families applying for a specialist place for September 2027.

Source: Chestnut Grove Academy website. Checked 11 November 2026.

Students can join the Equality and Human Rights Club, which meets weekly and works on campaigns each term.
Early finish on 18 November 2026 is at 2.20pm.

Chestnut Grove is an open access sixth form, so applicants from other schools and colleges are welcome if they meet the entry requirements.
Sixth form enrolment takes into account students' prior attainment and their intentions and students can specialise in a wide variety of subjects.

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School details: Get Information about Schools, Department for Education, URN 136883. Checked 9 November 2026.

For Years 1 to 6, with a weekly view of what they have mastered and an 11+ track when you're ready.