SchoolScoresChingford Foundation School
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of CHINGFORD ACADEMIES TRUST
Nevin Drive, Chingford, London, E4 7LT
020 8529 1853 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 4 October 2023.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth form | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
185 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Waltham Forest comparisons use the 8 of its 18 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 10 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Waltham Forest | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 6th highest of 8 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Waltham Forest. Higher than 31% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 76% | 83% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 8th highest of 8 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Waltham Forest. Higher than 15% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 70% | 84% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 7th highest of 8 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Waltham Forest. Higher than 24% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 64% | 80% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 65 parents whose child had been bullied 6th highest of 8 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Waltham Forest. Higher than 19% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 37% | 49% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 152 parents who had raised a concern 6th highest of 8 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Waltham Forest. Higher than 39% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 66% | 75% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 7th highest of 8 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Waltham Forest. Higher than 25% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67%said yes | 79% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Waltham Forest figures pool parents at the Waltham Forest schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
240 pupils in this year group.
49% — 4 points above the Waltham Forest average, and 4 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Waltham Forest | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 49% | 46% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 47.1 | 45.3 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.2 | 4.0 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
229 pupils in this year group.
93% — about the same as the Waltham Forest average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Waltham Forest | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 93% | 93% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 48% | 35% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 7% | 28% | 13% |
| Further education college | 38% | 26% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | Not published | 1% | 3% |
| Work | 1% | 1% | 3% |
"Not published": Not published (DfE code SP).
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 98% | 93% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
118 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Waltham Forest | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C+ | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 17% | 23% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 49% | 51% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 33.7 | 31.8 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
25 subjects, 334 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Studies:Single | 39 | 3% | 8% | 16% |
| Economics | 34 | 6% | 18% | 26% |
| Mathematics | 31 | 6% | 26% | 40% |
| Sociology | 28 | 0% | 7% | 20% |
| Psychology | 24 | 0% | 4% | 19% |
| English Literature | 19 | 5% | 16% | 23% |
| History | 18 | 11% | 17% | 23% |
| Electronics | 16 | 6% | 25% | 32% |
| Physics | 16 | 6% | 19% | 31% |
| Computer Studies / Computing | 15 | 0% | 7% | 24% |
| Chemistry | 14 | 0% | 14% | 30% |
| Biology | 13 | 15% | 31% | 27% |
| English Language | 10 | 0% | 10% | 13% |
| Government and Politics | 9 | 11% | 22% | 26% |
| Religious Studies | 9 | 0% | 0% | 22% |
| Media/Film/Tv Studies | 8 | 13% | 25% | 14% |
| Geography | 7 | 0% | 0% | 23% |
| Mathematics (Further) | 6 | 0% | 67% | 59% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Design and Technology (Product Design), French, Art and Design (Fine Art), Physical Education / Sports Studies, Spanish, Modern Greek, Turkish.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
157 students in this year group.
82% — 9 points above the Waltham Forest average, and 3 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Waltham Forest | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 82% | 73% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 3% | 7% |
| Work | 13% | 20% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 84% | 82% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
119 students in this year group.
68% — about the same as the Waltham Forest average, and 8 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Waltham Forest | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 68% | 67% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 29% | 10% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 71% | 68% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Waltham Forest. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 212 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 150 |
| Of those, offered a place | 150 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 483 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.7 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 0.7
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has a SEN unit for speech, language and communication needs. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Waltham Forest | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 14th highest of 17 state secondary schools in Waltham Forest. Higher than 51% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 27.4% | 34.3%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 17 state secondary schools in Waltham Forest. Higher than 95% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 6.8% | 4.6%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 11th highest of 17 state secondary schools in Waltham Forest. Higher than 27% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 10.7% | 12.3%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 8th highest of 17 state secondary schools in Waltham Forest. Higher than 88% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 42.3% | 40.0%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 11th lowest of 17 state secondary schools in Waltham Forest. Lower than 61% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 7.7% | 7.6%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 11th lowest of 17 state secondary schools in Waltham Forest. Lower than 46% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 24.3% | 23.4%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 15th lowest of 17 state secondary schools in Waltham Forest. Lower than 46% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 16.3 | 10.8 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 15th lowest of 17 state secondary schools in Waltham Forest. Lower than 31% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 9.3% | 6.2% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.07% | 0.22% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 14th highest of 17 state secondary schools in Waltham Forest. Higher than 10% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 14.4 | 15.8 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 5th highest of 17 state secondary schools in Waltham Forest. Higher than 47% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.7 | 11.3 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 10th highest of 17 state secondary schools in Waltham Forest. Higher than 43% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 12.1% | 13.9%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby secondary schools
- Normanhurst School 0.6 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Heathcote School and Science College 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 44% grade 5+ English and maths
- Trinity Catholic High School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 66% grade 5+ English and maths
- Highams Park School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 45% grade 5+ English and maths
- Oasis Academy Hadley 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 7 strong, 1 expected · 43% grade 5+ English and maths
- Bancroft's School 1.6 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 75% A*/A at A level
- AIM Academy North London 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 22% grade 5+ English and maths
- South Chingford Foundation School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 needs attention · 29% grade 5+ English and maths
- Woodford County High School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 99% grade 5+ English and maths
- Heron Hall Academy 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 31% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Chingford Foundation School's Ofsted rating?
Chingford Foundation School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 4 October 2023.
How did Chingford Foundation School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 49% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 4 points above the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Chingford Foundation School?
67% of the 185 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Chingford Foundation School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Chingford Foundation School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 150 families put Chingford Foundation School as their first choice for 212 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 150 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 138691.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.