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Wandle Valley Academy
Goodgraded 16/11/2023Ages 5–1695 pupils
Wandle Valley Academy is a school for pupils aged 5 to 16 in Carshalton, within the Sutton local authority. The school has around 95 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 16/11/2023, Wandle Valley Academy was judged Good. Families comparing schools in Carshalton can view Wandle Valley Academy's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Carshalton (SM5 1LW), Wandle Valley Academy serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 16/11/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points0 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 20%
Expected standard (RWM)0%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score94
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score85
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 82.2
England avg 45.1 · was 1.8 in 2023/24
Progress 8-2.7
Grade 5+ English & maths0%
England avg 45% · was 0% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths0%
England avg 65% · was 0% in 2023/24
EBacc entry0%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score0.1
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake77.5%
Free school meals77.5%
England avg 26.3%
English not first language3.4%
England avg 18.6%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing75.8%
Attendance75.8%
England avg 93.5%
Pupils per teacher8.4
England avg 19.6
Persistent absence63.4%
England avg 17.5%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Carshalton
All schools in Carshalton →Muschamp Primary School and Language Opportunity BaseRequires Improvement · 0.5 miCarshalton Boys Sports CollegeGood · 0.5 miGreen Wrythe Primary SchoolGood · 0.4 miSpencer Nursery SchoolGood · 0.4 miTweeddale Primary SchoolGood · 0.4 miRushy Meadow Primary AcademyGood · 0.7 mi
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