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Chestnut Grove School
- Secondary
- Wandsworth SW12 8JZ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve well across the curriculum with strong teaching support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour is outstanding, they are courteous, friendly, and self-regulating.
Academic Progress: Students achieve highly in an ambitious curriculum
Behaviour and Attitudes: Respectful, courteous behavior; bullying rare and swiftly managed
Qualifications and Training: School is fully staffed with expert teachers in all learning areas.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders ensure teachers benefit from effective professional development.
Qualifications and Training: Strong subject knowledge with effective curriculum delivery
Current Educational Practices: Curriculum exceeds national expectations, globally focused
Strengths and Challenges: High expectations met with respect and courtesy
Strengths and Challenges: Some inconsistency in quality of teaching, particularly in key stage 3.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can engage through school council and charitable appeals.
Communication: School provides regular updates about pupils鈥� progress.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are satisfied with school's support for mental health and inclusion.
Opportunities for Involvement: Engaged positively with parents and community
Communication: Good communication with local community and stakeholders
Parent Satisfaction: Parents' views considered through surveys
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders address areas falling short of expectations swiftly.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Focused plans address staffing issues and raise behaviour standards.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders have high expectations and engage positively
Actions for Quality Improvement: Revised curriculum and clear vision for improvement
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare and addressed swiftly; leaders promote a culture of vigilance.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Excellent support for mental health and well-being of pupils and staff.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Safe environment, bullying infrequent and addressed
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Effective safeguarding arrangements in place
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of sports and arts activities; high participation levels.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Students manage academic responsibilities along with extracurricular activities well.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of activities including trips abroad
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Well-attended enrichment programme supports balance
Career Counselling Services: High-quality careers guidance allows access to higher education and apprenticeships.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth form curriculum supports specific needs and future plans very well.
Career Counselling Services: Effective careers education and guidance programme
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students well-prepared for further education
Managing and Supporting SEND: Strong leadership ensures good provision and outcomes for SEND pupils.
Managing and Supporting SEND: SEND students access same curriculum; achieve well
Subjects Offered: School offers a wide range of academic and vocational courses.
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Chestnut Grove School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 1320 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 69% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
95.80% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A-
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B-
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B+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-19 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Girls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.1 | - | 18.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 69% | 98% | 54% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 14.40% | 35.00% | 4.70% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.56 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 58.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% | 28.5% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 82% | 37.69% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 78% | 30.46% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 42% | 12.19% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 55% | 19.58% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.46 | 2.78 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 95.81% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 163 | 109 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 94.19% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 6% | 19.56% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 88% | 45.88% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 2.88% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 26.19% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.16 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 58.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% | 30.65% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 78% | 38.77% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 77% | 31.15% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 39% | 16.12% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 51% | 22.62% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.41 | 2.88 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 96.69% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 153 | 105 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 96% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 20% | 19.69% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 71% | 45.5% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 1.38% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 29.31% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 0.25% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 0.38% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.04 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% 2 | 25.83% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% 3 | 37.17% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 58% | 28.71% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 26% 4 | 12.33% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 44% 12 | 18.63% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.62 | 2.66 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 89.25% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 141 | 95 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 87.31% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 20% | 22.88% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 67% | 42.63% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 5% | 2.06% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 19.94% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.69% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.19% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.15 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% 1 | 26.57% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% 4 | 36.96% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 42% | 27% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 22% | 13.91% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 32% 9 | 18.52% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.46 | 2.67 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 90% | 78.69% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 154 | 113 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 61.92% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 23% | 13.85% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 56% | 43.54% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 0.77% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 11.54% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 0.54% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 0.54% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.08 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 50 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% | 29.5% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% | 41.27% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 37% | 31.86% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 22% | 18.45% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 23% | 20.73% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 79.23% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 140 | 120 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 49.46% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 19% | 16.31% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 69% | 43.23% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.46% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 12% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 1.54% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.15% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 34.03 | 35.85 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.52 | 35.94 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 14.40% | 20.34% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 117 | 167 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 72% | 69.18% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 1.73% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 17% | 13.36% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 9% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 36.75 | 38.18 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.3 | 38.24 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 21.1% | 21.54% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 117 | 172 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 61% | 72.64% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 1.36% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 15% | 9.91% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 18% | 10% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.82 2 | 32.47 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.13 | 32.88 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.0% | 17.49% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 84 | 178 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 63% | 68.4% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 3.1% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 11% | 11.5% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 14% | 10.1% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 35.62 2 | 32.44 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.85 1 | 33.28 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 19.4% | 17.98% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 5 | 6 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 15 | 21.5% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 1.7% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 18% | 10.6% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 6.3% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.76 | 32.07 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.04 | 34.79 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 18.8% | 18.77% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 9 | 20.2% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 1.5% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 12% | 12.4% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 12% | 6.1% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Chestnut Grove School
Local authority ratio 15 : 1
