The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 32.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
32.8
11.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
29%
12.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
38%
Source: 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
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 95 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 23 days per year on average — over a month of school.
37% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% 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 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 49 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 617
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 36.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Waltham Forest
- Trust
- CHINGFORD ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Ms Emma Hobbs (Executive Prinicpal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Stadium Close, Chingford, London, E4 8SG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSir George Monoux College
16 plus · 1.0km away
Walthamstow Montessori School
Independent · 1.1km away
Frederick Bremer School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Whitefield Schools and Centre
Special school · 1.3km away
Whitefield School
Academy · 1.3km away
21st Century Academy
Independent · 1.4km away
Waltham Forest College
16 plus · 1.5km away
The Winns Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is South Chingford Foundation School a selective school?
No. South Chingford Foundation School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is South Chingford Foundation School's Ofsted rating?
South Chingford Foundation School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend South Chingford Foundation School?
South Chingford Foundation School currently has 617 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does South Chingford Foundation School take?
South Chingford Foundation School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is South Chingford Foundation School?
South Chingford Foundation School is in London, E4 8SG, in the Waltham Forest local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does South Chingford Foundation School have a sixth form?
Yes, South Chingford Foundation School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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