Chestnut Grove Academy

Creative learning community in Balham for students aged 11-19. Combining academic rigour with creativity and opportunities for all. Co-founder @WandleLearning

[Wandle Learning Trust @WandleLearning]

Trustees and our Co-CEO, Christian Kingsley enjoyed a a great morning with new member school @NorburyHigh , hearing from Headteacher Markieu Hayden and meeting with the Executive Student Leadership Team who spoke about their impressive fundraising activities #educatingforlife

[Chestnut Grove Academy @ChestnutGroveA]

Crochet Club has stitched powerful messages with BHM-themed embroidery. These moments of reflection, creativity, and community remind us of the richness of Black history and the importance of unity. #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackHistory #balham

[Mark Siswick MBE @Siswick]

Extremely proud that the Trust that myself and Christian founded in 2019 has now grown to 10 schools, with Headteachers citing our collaborative approach, respect for the uniqueness of their schools and excellent CPD and support as reasons for joining. #educatingforlife

[Chestnut Grove Academy @ChestnutGroveA]

We’re celebrating Black History Month 2025 and the theme of ‘Standing Firm in Power and Pride’ which recognises the resilience and strength of the Black community, focusing on leadership, collective power, and the unwavering commitment to progress and unity. #balham #balhamlife

[Chestnut Grove Academy @ChestnutGroveA]

✨Tours for Sept 2026 Year 7 entry✨

There’s still time to join an Open Morning tour to see Chestnut Grove in action!

Head to our website to book!

[Chestnut Grove Academy @ChestnutGroveA]

Enrichment is a hugely important part of our Sixth Form offer, including this immersive mock trial for Law students courtesy of Clea Topolski QC from Crucible Chambers.

A reminder that our next Sixth Form Open Evening is Thursday 2nd October.

Book here https://t.co/6IkaTdPGm8

[Wandle Learning Trust @WandleLearning]

Welcome to Violeta, our new Head of School for @ChestnutGroveA . Previously Deputy Headteacher in charge of CPD and Teaching and Learning, we're delighted that Violeta has chosen to continue her career within the Trust!

[Chestnut Grove Academy @ChestnutGroveA]

Following on from our well-attended open evening last week, we’ve got two more opportunities to come and see our school for Year 7 entry in September 2026.

Head to our website to book your tour! #balham

[Chestnut Grove Academy @ChestnutGroveA]

Pop into our Open Evening on Thursday (25th September) for presentations, information and a chance to ask all your questions about starting Year 7 at Chestnut Grove in September 2026.

No need to book, just turn up between 5pm and 7pm.

[Chestnut Grove Academy @ChestnutGroveA]

Book a place via our website for our Sixth Form open evening on Thursday 2nd October from 5pm to 7pm!

⭐️Rated Outstanding by Ofsted
⭐️Meet our Head of School and Director of Sixth Form
⭐️Explore A Levels and BTECs in our state-of-the-art Sixth Form
⭐️Ask all your questions!

[Wandle Learning Trust @WandleLearning]

🎉 Two new opportunities to join our growing Trust!

☑️ Salary from £115k (higher salary may be offered to a candidate with significant relevant experience)
☑️ Full time, perm
☑️Office-based, south London
☑️ Closing date 1st October
☑️ Start date ASAP

https://t.co/fU6hpFe4dt

[Chestnut Grove Academy @ChestnutGroveA]

📣Let’s hear it for the CGA Enrichment offer launching today with 50+ activities from basketball to pottery!

We’re delighted to see that most students have signed up for 5+ clubs, all of which are absolutely free!

[Mark Siswick MBE @Siswick]

Another great set of results from @ChestnutGroveA! Well done everyone

[Chestnut Grove Academy @ChestnutGroveA]

🎉Whoop, whoop we did it again!

After a knockout set of A Level results last week, today it’s our GCSE students’ time to shine! We’re so PROUD of your hard work and determination!

And a HUGE thank you to staff who always go the distance to make that difference! #GCSEResults

[Chestnut Grove Academy @ChestnutGroveA]

Well done to all students! You’ve made us PROUD! #ALevelResultsDay #alevels2025 #balham

[Wandle Learning Trust @WandleLearning]

Over the moon to be celebrating some remarkable Key Stage 5 results! @ChestnutGroveA 6th Form continues to go from strength to strength and prove that with excellent teaching, high expectations and hard work, coupled with great partnerships, all students can achieve their goals!

[Chestnut Grove Academy @ChestnutGroveA]

❤️A huge, heartfelt thank you to Friends of Chestnut Grove whose tireless planning, creativity and energy made the event possible! #Balham #enrichment

[Chestnut Grove Academy @ChestnutGroveA]

With festival season well underway we like to think it was our very own ‘Chestival’ in July that got the party started!

Held to celebrate the rich culture at our school, this year’s ‘Chestival’ featured a fab line-up of student performers, an art exhibition and food trucks 1/2

[Wandle Learning Trust @WandleLearning]

Read all about the Summer term at Wandle Learning Trust in our latest newsletter, including our highest ever Trust-wide Phonics Screening Check score!

https://t.co/8Hvl7wcB6n

[Chestnut Grove Academy @ChestnutGroveA]

Supporting students to aim high and explore all their higher education options is an important part of our 6th Form offer.

In the last week of term 150 Year 12s took part in brilliant campus tours and uni talks with @StMarysU and @SussexUni #SixthForm #Balham

[Chestnut Grove Academy @ChestnutGroveA]

What a week! 🎉

We’ve loved Culture and Communities Week, we’ve explored space, made a musical, watched live cricket, sailed to IoW and so much more!

Thank you to everyone who made it possible 🤩

Now the planning begins for next year but first… a break! #Balham #enrichment