Creative learning community in Balham for students aged 11-19. Combining academic rigour with creativity and opportunities for all. Co-founder @WandleLearning
Joined April 2021
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Chestnut Grove Academy retweeted
1 Dec 2025
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
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22 Oct 2025
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
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Chestnut Grove Academy retweeted
17 Oct 2025
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
16 Oct 2025
đ 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
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8 Oct 2025
Weâre celebrating Black History Month 2025 and the theme of âStanding Firm in Power and Prideâ 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
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5 Oct 2025
â¨Tours for Sept 2026 Year 7 entryâ¨
Thereâs still time to join an Open Morning tour to see Chestnut Grove in action!
Head to our website to book!
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30 Sep 2025
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 chestnutnutgrove.org.uk
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Chestnut Grove Academy retweeted
29 Sep 2025
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!
ALT Announcement with headshot photo of new Head of School for Chestnut Grove Academy, Violeta
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29 Sep 2025
Following on from our well-attended open evening last week, weâve 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
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24 Sep 2025
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.
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23 Sep 2025
Book a place via our website for our Sixth Form open evening on Thursday 2nd October from 5pm to 7pm!
âď¸Rated Outstanding by Ofsted
âď¸Meet our Head of School and Director of Sixth Form
âď¸Explore A Levels and BTECs in our state-of-the-art Sixth Form
âď¸Ask all your questions!
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Chestnut Grove Academy retweeted
22 Sep 2025
đ Two new opportunities to join our growing Trust!
âď¸ Salary from ÂŁ115k (higher salary may be offered to a candidate with significant relevant experience)
âď¸ Full time, perm
âď¸Office-based, south London
âď¸ Closing date 1st October
âď¸ Start date ASAP
wandlelearningtrust.org.uk/wâŚ
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15 Sep 2025
đŁLetâs hear it for the CGA Enrichment offer launching today with 50 activities from basketball to pottery!
Weâre delighted to see that most students have signed up for 5 clubs, all of which are absolutely free!
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Chestnut Grove Academy retweeted
21 Aug 2025
Another great set of results from @ChestnutGroveA! Well done everyone
21 Aug 2025
đWhoop, whoop we did it again!
After a knockout set of A Level results last week, today itâs our GCSE studentsâ time to shine! Weâre 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
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21 Aug 2025
đWhoop, whoop we did it again!
After a knockout set of A Level results last week, today itâs our GCSE studentsâ time to shine! Weâre 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
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15 Aug 2025
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!
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7 Aug 2025
With festival season well underway we like to think it was our very own âChestivalâ in July that got the party started!
Held to celebrate the rich culture at our school, this yearâs âChestivalâ featured a fab line-up of student performers, an art exhibition and food trucks 1/2
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7 Aug 2025
â¤ď¸A huge, heartfelt thank you to Friends of Chestnut Grove whose tireless planning, creativity and energy made the event possible! #Balham #enrichment
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Chestnut Grove Academy retweeted
4 Aug 2025
Read all about the Summer term at Wandle Learning Trust in our latest newsletter, including our highest ever Trust-wide Phonics Screening Check score!
wandlelearningtrust.org.uk/uâŚ
ALT graphic showing pages of the July 2025 newsletter
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29 Jul 2025
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
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18 Jul 2025
What a week! đ
Weâve loved Culture and Communities Week, weâve explored space, made a musical, watched live cricket, sailed to IoW and so much more!
Thank you to everyone who made it possible đ¤Š
Now the planning begins for next year but first⌠a break! #Balham #enrichment
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