Chestnut Grove Academy

Chestnut Grove Academy was formed, as Chestnut Grove School, in September 1986 by the amalgamation of Henry Thornton Grammar School (named for Henry Thornton (1760-1815) a local MP and economist) and Hydeburn School.^[1] It is a partially selective secondary school with academy status in Balham, London, England. It selects 40% of its pupils for places based on aptitude in art and design and general ability. It was the first Arts College in the United Kingdom.^[2] In their March 2008 inspection, Ofsted rated the school as Grade 1 Outstanding, the highest possible designation.^[3]

References

↑ "A Short History of Henry Thornton Grammar School". Old Thorntonians Golf Society. Retrieved 1 February 2013.
↑ School website http://www.chestnutgrove.wandsworth.sch.uk
↑ "Chestnut Grove School Inspection report", Ofsted, 1 April 2008.

Schools and colleges in Wandsworth

Primary schools	Belleville Primary School Brandlehow Primary School High View Primary School

Secondary schools	ARK Putney Academy Ashcroft Technology Academy Burntwood School Chestnut Grove Academy Ernest Bevin College Graveney School Harris Academy Battersea St Cecilia's School St John Bosco College Southfields Academy

Special schools	Linden Lodge School Oak Lodge School

Independent schools	Emanuel School Hall School Wimbledon Ibstock Place School Newton Preparatory School Northcote Lodge School Putney High School Thames Christian College Thomas's London Day School

FE & sixth form colleges	St Francis Xavier College South Thames College

Defunct schools	Battersea Grammar School Bec School Elliott School Ensham School Furzedown Secondary School Hillcroft School Old Central School Rosa Bassett School Salesian College Sir Walter St John's Grammar School

Coordinates: 51°26′40″N 0°09′19″W / 51.44444°N 0.15528°W / 51.44444; -0.15528