Wandle Valley Academy
Welbeck Road, Carshalton, SM5 1LWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Wandle Valley Academy is a special school in Sutton for ages 5 to 16. It is one of the 72 schools in Sutton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 15 January 2014, report published 6 February 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 15 November 2023
Many pupils have missed significant time in education before arriving at this school. Staff help them make up for lost time. Pupils enjoy being in small classes. The school assesses their academic and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs early on. Because of the curriculum and the therapeutic support provided, pupils settle well over time. Pupils develop trusting working relationships with staff. They view staff as helpful role models who understand them and their behavioural needs. Staff have high expectations of pupils' work and behaviour. They act quickly and calmly when behaviour incidents occur. Pupils understand what bullying is. Pupils know to report any incidents of bullying should they occur. They have confidence that staff will resolve any issues. Leaders make sure that pupils have a broad enrichment offer. Wednesday afternoon activities are especially popular. Pupils can choose from art, cookery, coding, tennis and a range of sports. Friday 'golden time' is a reward for good work and behaviour. Pupils are proud to receive rewards in weekly celebration assemblies. Staff recognise pupils' good work and their improved attendance and behaviour. Pupils appreciate the weekly positive contact the school has with parents and carers.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, the school does not precisely identify the small steps of learning that pupils need to know. This means that, on occasion, learning focuses on activities that pupils need to complete rather than important content. The school should make sure that key knowledge is clearly identified and sequenced so that teaching can build on pupils' key knowledge and understanding closely.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
7 pupils took the tests
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
19 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
89 pupils on roll, with places for 80
Schools near Wandle Valley Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melrose School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 14.1 |
| Cricket Green School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 0.3 |
| Perseid School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | 0% met the expected standard |
| Lavender Lodge School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Sherwood Foundation School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 0% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy special converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ALTERNATIVE LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 5 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Headteacher
- Miss Lynda Harris
- Phone
- 02086481365
- Address
- Welbeck Road, Carshalton, SM5 1LW
- Local authority
- Sutton
- URN
- 137507
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.