Chestnut Grove Academy
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Chestnut Grove Academy | |
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![]() A mural celebrating alumnus Jade Johnson | |
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45 Chestnut Grove, Balham , SW12 8JZ England | |
Coordinates | 51°26′40″N 0°09′19″W / 51.44444°N 0.15528°WCoordinates: 51°26′40″N 0°09′19″W / 51.44444°N 0.15528°W |
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Former name | Chestnut Grove School |
Type | Academy |
Established | September 1986 |
Local authority | Wandsworth |
Trust | Wandle Learning Trust |
Specialist | Arts (visual arts) |
Department for Education URN | 136883 Tables |
Ofsted | Reports |
Headteacher | Christian Kingsley [1] |
Gender | Mixed |
Age range | 11–19 |
Enrolment | 1,003[2] |
Capacity | 1,025[2] |
Houses |
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Website | www |
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
- Adele, singer and songwriter
- Jade Johnson, retired track and field athlete[9][10]
References
- ^ "Message from the Headteacher". Chestnut Grove Academy. Retrieved 7 December 2018.
- ^ a b "Chestnut Grove School". Get information about schools. GOV.UK. Retrieved 7 December 2018.
- ^ "House System". Chestnut Grove Academy. Retrieved 7 December 2018.
- ^ "Chestnut Grove Academy: Addressing Equality Through Debate". Local Newsie. 23 April 2019.
- ^ "Art & Design | Chestnut Grove Academy". www.chestnutgrove.wandsworth.sch.uk. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
- ^ Atkinson, Emily (21 November 2021). "Adele breaks down in tears during surprise reunion with old teacher". The Independent. Retrieved 21 November 2021.
- ^ "A Short History of Henry Thornton Grammar School". Old Thorntonians Golf Society. Archived from the original on 26 April 2012. Retrieved 1 February 2013.
- ^ School website http://www.chestnutgrove.wandsworth.sch.uk
- ^ Harding, Eleanor (7 November 2009). "Strictly star Jade Johnson visits Chestnut Grove School". Your Local Guardian. Retrieved 29 April 2022.
- ^ 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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