Special free school · Sutton

Carew Academy

Special
Ages 5–18
Sixth form

Term dates

Special free schools can set their own term dates. Many follow Sutton council's dates, shown below as a guide, but check with the school, especially for INSET days.

2026/27

2027/28

See Sutton's full dates

Admissions

Places at special schools are usually arranged through an education, health and care (EHC) plan, agreed with the council.

How EHC plans work on GOV.UK

About and location

Type: Special free school
Phase: Special
Ages: 5–18
Pupils: 272 (capacity 276)
Gender: Mixed
Academy trust: ORCHARD HILL COLLEGE ACADEMY TRUST
Phone: 02086478349
Address: 33 Headley Avenue, Wallington, SM6 8NQ

Official school record, including Ofsted reports

School details from the Department for Education's register of schools (Open Government Licence). Report a correction.