Chestnut Grove Academy vs Wilson's School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 9.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chestnut Grove Academy
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,327 students
Wilson's School
Wallington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,327 students
| Measure | Chestnut Grove Academy London, London | Wilson's School Wallington, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 99 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #174 of 640 | #5 of 640 |
| National rank | #815 of 4,090 | #8 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,327 | 1,327 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,327 | 1,327 |
| Free school meals | 29.9% | 5.9% |
| Capacity filled | 107% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 55.1 | 86.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 63.5% | 100% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 77.5% | 100% |
| EBacc average points | 5.20 | 8.66 |
| A level points per entry | 37.5 | 50.6 |
| town | London | Wallington |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.chestnutgrove.org.uk/ | www.wilsons.school |
The verdict
- •Wilson's School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (99.3 vs 74.4).
- •Chestnut Grove Academy is co-educational and Wilson's School is boys.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Chestnut Grove Academy better than Wilson's School?
On the Success Index (England), Wilson's School ranks higher (99.3 vs 74.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Chestnut Grove Academy and Wilson's School?
About 9.7 km in a straight line, between London and Wallington in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chestnut Grove Academy: 1,327. Wilson's School: 1,327. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chestnut Grove Academy and Wilson's School rank in London?
Chestnut Grove Academy is 174th of 640 and Wilson's School is 5th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).