Chestnut Grove AcademyChestnut Grove , London

Chestnut Grove Academy is a secondary school in London, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Chestnut Grove Academy currently has around 1321 pupils on roll, which is about 107% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.3% boys and 48.7% girls. Around 27.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 7.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 18.7%.

The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 31.6%. other white pupils make up about 18.6% , followed by other mixed at 11%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 94% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (92%) , including 67% who stay in school sixth forms and 20% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .