The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
47.1
3.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
49%
7.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
46%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.17
Band 2Source: 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
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
92%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 229 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 126 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,401
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 25.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Waltham Forest
- Trust
- CHINGFORD ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Gary Haines (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Nevin Drive, Chingford, London, E4 7LT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChingford CofE Primary School
Primary · 665m away
Parkside Primary School
Primary · 724m away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 750m away
Normanhurst School
Independent · 1.0km away
Yardley Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Longshaw Primary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Hawkswood School and Centre
Special school · 1.4km away
Hawkswood Primary PRU
Pupil referral unit · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Chingford Foundation School a selective school?
No. Chingford Foundation School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Chingford Foundation School's Ofsted rating?
Chingford Foundation School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Chingford Foundation School?
Chingford Foundation School currently has 1,401 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Chingford Foundation School take?
Chingford Foundation School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Chingford Foundation School?
Chingford Foundation School is in London, E4 7LT, in the Waltham Forest local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Chingford Foundation School have a sixth form?
Yes, Chingford Foundation School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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