Chestnut Grove Academy
Chestnut Grove Academy is an 11–19 mixed partially selective secondary school with academy and Visual Arts College status in Balham, London, England.[4][5] Its most famous alumnus is pop singer Adele, who attended from a young age.[6]
| Chestnut Grove Academy | |
|---|---|
 A mural celebrating alumnus Jade Johnson | |
| Address | |
45 Chestnut Grove, Balham , SW12 8JZ England | |
| Coordinates | 51°26′40″N 0°09′19″W |
| Information | |
| Former name | Chestnut Grove School |
| Type | Academy |
| Established | September 1986 |
| Local authority | Wandsworth |
| Trust | Wandle Learning Trust |
| Specialist | Arts (visual arts) |
| Department for Education URN | 136883 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Headteacher | Christian Kingsley [1] |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Age range | 11–19 |
| Enrolment | 1,003[2] |
| Capacity | 1,025[2] |
| Houses |
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| Website | www |
History
It was formed as Chestnut Grove School in September 1986 by the amalgamation of Henry Thornton School (named for Henry Thornton) and Hydeburn School.[7]
It selects 40% of its pupils for places based on aptitude in art and design or language. It was the first Arts College in the United Kingdom.[8]
Headteachers and principals
- 2015–present Christian Kingsley
Alumni
- Adele, singer and songwriter
- Jade Johnson, retired track and field athlete[9][10]
References
- "Message from the Headteacher". Chestnut Grove Academy. Retrieved 7 December 2018.
- "Chestnut Grove School". Get information about schools. GOV.UK. Retrieved 7 December 2018.
- "House System". Chestnut Grove Academy. Retrieved 7 December 2018.
- "Chestnut Grove Academy: Addressing Equality Through Debate". Local Newsie. 23 April 2019.
- "Art & Design | Chestnut Grove Academy". www.chestnutgrove.wandsworth.sch.uk. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
- Atkinson, Emily (21 November 2021). "Adele breaks down in tears during surprise reunion with old teacher". The Independent. Retrieved 21 November 2021.
- "A Short History of Henry Thornton Grammar School". Old Thorntonians Golf Society. Archived from the original on 26 April 2012. Retrieved 1 February 2013.
- School website http://www.chestnutgrove.wandsworth.sch.uk
- Harding, Eleanor (7 November 2009). "Strictly star Jade Johnson visits Chestnut Grove School". Your Local Guardian. Retrieved 29 April 2022.
- Jade Johnson [@JadeLJohnson7] (10 May 2015). "Think the world can just about cope w ONE life size me😳😜lol #ArtDept @ my old school did a GREAT job!#ChestnutGrove" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
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