Wandle Learning Trust

We're an ambitious all-through MAT founded by Outstanding schools and also home to @WandleTSHub @WandleEnglish @lsw_hub @letterssounds @WandleLP

[Wandle Learning Trust @WandleLearning]

Welcome to Wandle Learning Trust!

8 primaries
2 secondaries, both with Sixth Forms
Our dedicated teacher and curriculum development arm, @WandleLP
3 @educationgovuk accredited Hubs @WandleTSHub @WandleEnglish London South West Maths Hub (with Belleville)
Plus @LettersSounds

[Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised @LettersSounds]

🎄 Members! If you're wondering when the Little Wandle team will be out of office over the festive period, we’ll be driving home for Christmas on 25th and 26th December, and ringing in the New Year on 1st January 🧡
We’ll be available at all other times.

[Wandle Learning Trust @WandleLearning]

Delighted to introduce our new COO, Tom Webster

Tom joins at an exciting time with the recent growth of the Trust from five to 10 schools and our new five-year Trust Development Plan, Wandle 2030, which confirms our commitment to inclusion across everything we do. Welcome Tom!

[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

[Wandle Learning Trust @WandleLearning]

Welcome to Wandle Learning Trust!

8 primaries
2 secondaries, both with Sixth Forms
Our dedicated teacher and curriculum development arm, @WandleLP
3 @educationgovuk accredited Hubs @WandleTSHub @WandleEnglish London South West Maths Hub (with Belleville)
Plus @LettersSounds

[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

[Wandle Learning Trust @WandleLearning]

🎉 We have a quartet of reasons to celebrate as four fabulous schools have joined our Trust for the new school year! Welcome @NorburyHigh Kensington Avenue Primary School, Grovelands Community Primary School and Hellingly Community Primary School! #educatingforlife

[Wandle Learning Trust @WandleLearning]

⏱️Apply by Friday 17th October to join our dynamic governance team!
🗓️ Average eight hours a week, term time only.
⭐ £6,000 - £6,300 Annually (Actual)
☑️ Start date: ASAP
https://t.co/8TamY0PKp5

[Wandle Learning Trust @WandleLearning]

Fantastic news for local parents @richmondtimes we'd love you to share. Thank you 🙏

[Wandle Learning Trust @WandleLearning]

We are over the moon to share that @ThomsonHouseSch has become one of just 15% of schools nationally to retain its Outstanding grading following an inspection at the end of the Summer term.

Read the full report here https://t.co/xM45XbG5ST

[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

[Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised @LettersSounds]

🐉 Scarlett’s pick is Little Red Riding Hood and the Dragon by Ying Chang Compestine, illustrated by Joy Ang. This vibrant retelling swaps the wolf for a mischievous dragon and brings the classic tale to life with a Chinese twist. A fabulous KS1 read your class will love! Check out the rest of the trainers' picks in Everybody read!

[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

[Wandle Learning Trust @WandleLearning]

We are over the moon to share that @ThomsonHouseSch has become one of just 15% of schools nationally to retain its Outstanding grading following an inspection at the end of the Summer term.

Read the full report here https://t.co/xM45XbG5ST

[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]

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

[Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised @LettersSounds]

✨ Meet the Trainers! ✨

Our brilliant Little Wandle trainers have been busy reading lots of wonderful children’s books over the summer, and they can’t wait to share their recommendations with you. 📚🧡

Spend a moment to put names to faces, see the children’s books they’ve loved and get inspired for your own reading list.

You can take a look at all their picks by heading to Everybody read! Which book would you pick up first? Tell us in the comments!