Chestnut Grove Academy

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Chestnut Grove Academy
Chestnut Grove Academy, Balham. Jade Johnson mural.jpg
A mural celebrating alumnus Jade Johnson
Address
Map
45 Chestnut Grove, Balham

,
SW12 8JZ

England
Coordinates51°26′40″N 0°09′19″W / 51.44444°N 0.15528°W / 51.44444; -0.15528Coordinates: 51°26′40″N 0°09′19″W / 51.44444°N 0.15528°W / 51.44444; -0.15528
Information
Former nameChestnut Grove School
TypeAcademy
EstablishedSeptember 1986; 37 years ago (1986-09)
Local authorityWandsworth
TrustWandle Learning Trust
SpecialistArts (visual arts)
Department for Education URN136883 Tables
OfstedReports
HeadteacherChristian Kingsley [1]
GenderMixed
Age range11–19
Enrolment1,003[2]
Capacity1,025[2]
Houses
  • Blake
  • Da Vinci
  • Hepworth
  • Kahlo
  • Kapoor
  • Turner
  • Kusama
[3]
Websitewww.chestnutgrove.wandsworth.sch.uk

Chestnut Grove Academy is an 11–19 mixed partially selective secondary school with academy and Visual Arts College status in Balham, London, England.[4][5] Its most famous alumnus is pop singer Adele, who attended from a young age.[6]

History

It was formed as Chestnut Grove School in September 1986 by the amalgamation of Henry Thornton School (named for Henry Thornton) and Hydeburn School.[7]

It selects 40% of its pupils for places based on aptitude in art and design or language. It was the first Arts College in the United Kingdom.[8]

Alumni

References

  1. ^ "Message from the Headteacher". Chestnut Grove Academy. Retrieved 7 December 2018.
  2. ^ a b "Chestnut Grove School". Get information about schools. GOV.UK. Retrieved 7 December 2018.
  3. ^ "House System". Chestnut Grove Academy. Retrieved 7 December 2018.
  4. ^ "Chestnut Grove Academy: Addressing Equality Through Debate". Local Newsie. 23 April 2019.
  5. ^ "Art & Design | Chestnut Grove Academy". www.chestnutgrove.wandsworth.sch.uk. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
  6. ^ Atkinson, Emily (21 November 2021). "Adele breaks down in tears during surprise reunion with old teacher". The Independent. Retrieved 21 November 2021.
  7. ^ "A Short History of Henry Thornton Grammar School". Old Thorntonians Golf Society. Archived from the original on 26 April 2012. Retrieved 1 February 2013.
  8. ^ School website http://www.chestnutgrove.wandsworth.sch.uk
  9. ^ Harding, Eleanor (7 November 2009). "Strictly star Jade Johnson visits Chestnut Grove School". Your Local Guardian. Retrieved 29 April 2022.
  10. ^ Jade Johnson [@JadeLJohnson7] (10 May 2015). "Think the world can just about cope w ONE life size me😳😜lol #ArtDept @ my old school did a GREAT job!#ChestnutGrove" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
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