Wandle Valley Academy
Wandle Valley Academy is an academy special converter in Sutton for pupils aged 5 to 16. It has 89 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Wandle Valley Academy is Good, from an inspection in December 2023. In 2025, 0% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
Ofsted inspection: December 2023. KS2 results: 2025.
| Type | Special School / Academy special converter |
| Age Range | 5-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Welbeck Road Carshalton Surrey SM5 1LW |
| Phone | 02086481365 |
| Reference Number | 137507 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 89 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 83.15%
Girls: 16.85% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 77.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.4% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 5 | 4 | Unknown | 4 |
| 6 | 7 | Unknown | 7 |
| 7 | 9 | 1 | 10 |
| 8 | 10 | 2 | 12 |
| 9 | 13 | 1 | 14 |
| 10 | 16 | 4 | 20 |
| 11 | 11 | 4 | 15 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 70.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 10.1% |
| Caribbean | 5.6% |
| White, Other | 3.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.2% |
| Chinese | 1.1% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
Wandle Valley Academy is performing well as a good school, continuing to effectively support pupils who have faced significant challenges in their education prior to attending. The dedicated staff establish strong, trusting relationships with their students, resulting in a well-rounded educational experience that encompasses academic, social, and emotional learning. With a broad and ambitious curriculum, the school enables students to make up for lost time while fostering personal growth through a variety of enrichment activities. The leadership team, in conjunction with the Parallel Learning Trust, is committed to maintaining high expectations and accountability throughout the school.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 15 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 15 Nov 2023 | School inspection |
| 13 Mar 2018 | Short inspection |
| 15 Jan 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 08 Dec 2010 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Wandle Valley School | |
| 04 Feb 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Mar 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong commitment of staff to support vulnerable pupils
- Effective use of phonics to enhance reading skills
- Broad enrichment activities available for pupils
- Well-designed personal, social, and health education curriculum
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects lack precise identification of the essential knowledge needed for pupils
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 92 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Maths | 91 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -11.7 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Writing | -2.8 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Maths | -10.1 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
How many students meet the standards
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Wandle Valley Academy is part of Alternative Learning Trust, which runs 2 schools. The nearest others:
- Nore Academy Sheerness
What is Wandle Valley Academy's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Wandle Valley Academy is Good, from an inspection in December 2023.
When was Wandle Valley Academy last inspected by Ofsted?
Wandle Valley Academy was last inspected in December 2023.
How many pupils does Wandle Valley Academy have?
Wandle Valley Academy has 89 pupils on roll.
What age range does Wandle Valley Academy cover?
Wandle Valley Academy for pupils aged 5 to 16.
What are Wandle Valley Academy's SATs (KS2) results?
In 2025, 0% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
Where is Wandle Valley Academy?
Wandle Valley Academy is at Welbeck Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 1LW.