The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 53.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
53.7
9.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
55%
13.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
21%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.16
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
94%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 180 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 122 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,250
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 23.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Redbridge
- Trust
- CHADWELL HEATH ACADEMY
- Head
- Mr Richard Poddington (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Christie Gardens, Chadwell Heath, Romford, Essex, RM6 4RS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBarley Lane Primary School
Primary · 397m away
Chadwell Primary School
Primary · 441m away
Eastcourt Independent School
Independent · 803m away
Mayfield School
Secondary · 835m away
Goodmayes Primary School
Primary · 947m away
Al-Noor Voluntary Aided Muslim Primary School
Primary · 962m away
Henry Green Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Chadwell Heath Academy a selective school?
No. Chadwell Heath Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Chadwell Heath Academy's Ofsted rating?
Chadwell Heath Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Chadwell Heath Academy?
Chadwell Heath Academy currently has 1,250 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Chadwell Heath Academy take?
Chadwell Heath Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Chadwell Heath Academy?
Chadwell Heath Academy is in Romford, RM6 4RS, in the Redbridge local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Chadwell Heath Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Chadwell Heath Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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