Carew Academy

Special
Free school
Ages 5 to 18

Ofsted: Outstanding

33 Headley Avenue, Wallington, SM6 8NQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Carew Academy is a special school in Sutton for ages 5 to 18. It is one of the 72 schools in Sutton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in January 2020.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 15 January 2020, report published 16 February 2020

Overall effectiveness: Outstanding
Quality of education: Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
Personal development: Outstanding
Leadership and management: Outstanding
Sixth form provision: Outstanding
Safeguarding: Met

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Pupil numbers and mix

272 pupils on roll, with places for 276

Eligible for free school meals53.3%

53.3%, 26.8 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language14%

14%, 7.6 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support0%

0%, 14.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan100%

100%, 94 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Carew Academy

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
The Link School	0.3 miles	Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding	Attainment 8: 1.9
Sherwood Foundation School	0.7 miles	Ofsted: Good	0% met the expected standard
The Write Time	0.7 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 2.6
St Giles School	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	Not published
Serenity School, Old Palace Croydon	1 mile	No Ofsted inspection	Not published

School details

School type: Free schools special
Sector: Free school
Trust: ORCHARD HILL COLLEGE ACADEMY TRUST
Age range: 5 to 18
Gender: Mixed
Headteacher: Mr James Kearns
Phone: 02086478349
Address: 33 Headley Avenue, Wallington, SM6 8NQ
Local authority: Sutton
URN: 143672

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.