Wandle Valley Academy, Carshalton

In its own words: "We will strive to make Wandle Valley Academy a place where staff, governors and parents/carers work together to support pupils in reaching their individual and unique potential. Offering a safe environment for our pupils to learn the strategies they will need to become life long learners and to be able to aspire to achieve in all areas of their life."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Respect, Honesty, Determination, Resilience and Empathy are our Academy values and together we all work to make sure that these are upheld through all that we do, both in our school day and in all the additional support that we offer to our pupils and parent/carers."

The nearest other special schools to Wandle Valley Academy are Melrose School (1.3 miles, Good); Cricket Green School (1.3 miles, Outstanding); Perseid School (1.4 miles, Outstanding); and Lavender Lodge School (1.7 miles, Good, selective).

Wandle Valley Academy is one of 7 schools run by Alternative Learning Trust, an academy trust.

Of the 10 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 60% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 40% to a further education college.

77.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.4% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (71%), Mixed (16%) and Black (7%).

Almost every pupil at Wandle Valley Academy has an education, health and care plan (89 of 89 in 2026). The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.

Wandle Valley Academy provides for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs.

The nearest railway station is Hackbridge, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Welbeck Road, 220 metres away.

In 2024/25, Wandle Valley Academy issued 102 suspensions, 107.4 for every 100 pupils, and no permanent exclusions.