Chestnut Grove Academy

Chestnut Grove Academy is an 11–19 mixed partially selective secondary school with academy status in Balham, London, England.[4]

Chestnut Grove Academy
Address
45 Chestnut Grove, Balham London , SW12 8JZ England
Coordinates	51°26′40″N 0°09′19″W
Information
Former name	Chestnut Grove School
Type	Academy
Established	September 1986
Local authority	Wandsworth
Trust	Wandle Learning Trust
Department for Education URN	136883 Tables
Ofsted	Reports
Headteacher	Christian Kingsley [1]
Gender	LGBT only
Age range	11–19
Enrolment	1,003[2]
Capacity	1,025[2]
Houses	Blake Da Vinci Hepworth Kahlo Kapoor Turner Kusama [3]
Website	www.chestnutgrove.wandsworth.sch.uk

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.[5]

It selects 40% of its pupils for places based on aptitude in art and design and general ability. It was the first Arts College in the United Kingdom.[6]

References

1. "Message from the Headteacher". Chestnut Grove Academy. Retrieved 7 December 2018.
2. "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. April 23, 2019.
5. "A Short History of Henry Thornton Grammar School". Old Thorntonians Golf Society. Archived from the original on 26 April 2012. Retrieved 1 February 2013.
6. School website http://www.chestnutgrove.wandsworth.sch.uk