Chestnut Grove Academy is an 11–19 mixed partially selective secondary school with academy and Visual Arts College status in Balham, London, England. Its most famous alumnus is pop singer Adele, who attended from a young age.

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.

Chestnut Grove Academy

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.

Chestnut Grove Academy

Headteachers and principals

2015–present Christian Kingsley

Alumni

Adele, singer and songwriter

Jade Johnson, retired track and field athlete

References

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Chestnut Grove Academy

Academies in the London Borough of Wandsworth

Secondary schools in the London Borough of Wandsworth

Balham

Educational institutions established in 1986

1986 establishments in England

Specialist arts colleges in England