Carew Academy
Free schools special in Wallington, Sutton.
School details
| Type | Free schools special |
|---|---|
| Age range | 5 to 18 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious character | None |
| Sixth form | Has a sixth form |
| Pupils on roll | 272 (school census 15-01-2026) |
| Capacity | 276 |
| Free school meals | 57.5% |
| Trust or sponsor | ORCHARD HILL COLLEGE ACADEMY TRUST |
| Local authority | Sutton |
| Address | 33 Headley Avenue, Wallington, SM6 8NQ |
| Map | View on Google Maps |
| Telephone | 02086478349 |
| URN | 143672 |
Ofsted inspection
Latest graded inspection under the previous framework (Education Inspection Framework), started 15 January 2020, 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 effective | Yes |
This graded inspection was of the predecessor school (Carew Academy, URN 139722).
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Ofsted stopped giving single-word overall effectiveness grades in September 2024 and introduced report cards from November 2025. Older grades are shown with their dates and may not reflect the school today.
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Nearby schools
- The Link School (special school, about 0.5 km)
- Sherwood Foundation School (special school, about 1.1 km)
- St Giles School (special school, about 1.6 km)
- Chaffinch Brook School (special school, about 3.6 km)
- Bensham Manor School (special school, about 3.7 km)
- Wandle Valley Academy (special school, about 3.9 km)
- St Nicholas School (special school, about 4.0 km)
- Beckmead College (special school, about 4.6 km)
Browse: Special schools in Sutton
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. School data: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (downloaded 11 October 2026). Inspection data: Ofsted, state-funded schools inspections and outcomes management information (as at 31 August 2026). Last updated 2026-10-11.