Chingford Foundation School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Nevin Drive Chingford London E4 7LT |
| Phone | 02085291853 |
| Reference Number | 138691 |
Chingford Foundation School has made significant improvements since its last inspection, moving from a previous rating of requires improvement to a good overall effectiveness. The leadership team, under Gary Haines and the trust's oversight, has established clear expectations for student behavior, which are well understood by pupils. The curriculum is broad and well-sequenced, with a focus on essential life skills and effective study habits in the sixth form. However, attendance rates remain a concern, with some pupils consistently late and not attending regularly, which impacts their learning experience.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1401 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.89%
Girls: 48.11% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 25.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 44.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 104 | 107 | 211 |
| 8 | 120 | 105 | 225 |
| 9 | 119 | 109 | 228 |
| 10 | 132 | 104 | 236 |
| 11 | 115 | 126 | 241 |
| 12 | 77 | 64 | 141 |
| 13 | 60 | 59 | 119 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 26.1% |
| White, Other | 23.7% |
| African | 8.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 6.7% |
| Pakistani | 6.7% |
| Caribbean | 5.7% |
| Asian, Other | 5.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.9% |
| White & Asian | 2.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.4% |
| Indian | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 1% |
| Unclassified | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 04 Oct 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 04 Oct 2023 | School inspection: |
| 10 Dec 2019 | School inspection: |
| 11 Jul 2018 | Short inspection |
| 12 Nov 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Oct 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 22 Jun 2011 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Chingford Foundation School | |
| 22 Jun 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Sep 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 19 Sep 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 31 Oct 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 31 Oct 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Oct 2006 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 17 Oct 2006 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 12 Jan 2004 | Full inspection |
| 12 Jan 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High expectations for pupil conduct and behavior
- Clear and established routines supporting good behavior
- Broad and well-sequenced curriculum
- Effective teachers with strong subject knowledge
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs
- Sixth form students act as role models and mentors
- Robust communication from leadership to staff and parents
- Variety of enrichment clubs increasing in popularity
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent checking of pupil understanding
- Attendance rates have not fully recovered post-pandemic
- Some pupils are routinely late to school and between classes
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2020. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 49 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 69 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 49 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 69 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 26 | 35 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 69 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 44 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 3 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 24 | 28 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 69 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 19 | 24 | 14 | 8 | 3 | 1 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 16 |
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 30 | 27 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 69 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 36 | 26 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 69 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 29 | 27 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 69 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 33 | 32 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 69 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 40 | 24 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 69 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 30 | 27 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 69 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 60 | 9 |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 47.1 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 49.2% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 62.1% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 33.51 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 34.71 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C+ | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 12% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 138 | 16 |
| Third Preference | 71 | 4 |
| From another Local Authority | 24 | 12 |
Previous Years
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| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
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| Name | Distance |
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Chingford CofE Primary School
King's Road, London, E4 7EY |
0.41 miles |
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Parkside Primary School
21 Wellington Avenue, Chingford, E4 6RE |
0.45 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Station Road, Chingford, London, E4 7BJ |
0.47 miles |
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Yardley Primary School
Hawkwood Crescent, London, E4 7PH |
0.79 miles |
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Longshaw Primary Academy
Longshaw Road, Chingford, London, E4 6LH |
0.81 miles |
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Lime Academy Larkswood
New Road, London, E4 8ET |
0.86 miles |
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Whitehall Primary School
90 Normanton Park, London, E4 6ES |
0.86 miles |
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Chase Lane Primary School
York Road, Chingford, London, E4 8LA |
1.23 miles |
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Ainslie Wood Primary School
140 Ainslie Wood Road, Waltham Forest, London, E4 9DD |
1.28 miles |
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Alma Primary School
Alma Road, Ponders End, Enfield, EN3 4UQ |
1.59 miles |
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Handsworth Primary School
Handsworth Avenue, Highams Park, London, E4 9PJ |
1.59 miles |
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Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy
Cuckoo Hall Lane, London, N9 8DR |
1.61 miles |
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Bancroft's Preparatory School
611-627 High Road, Woodford Green, IG8 0RF |
1.62 miles |
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Delta Primary School
Nightingale Road, 206A, Edmonton, Enfield, N9 8PT |
1.63 miles |
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St Antony's Catholic Primary School
Mornington Road, Woodford Green, Essex, IG8 0TX |
1.66 miles |
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Salisbury Manor Primary School
4 Burnside Avenue, LONDON, E4 8YJ |
1.67 miles |
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Selwyn Primary School
105 Selwyn Avenue, London, E4 9NE |
1.67 miles |
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Woodford Green Primary School
Sunset Avenue, Woodford Green, Essex, IG8 0ST |
1.72 miles |
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St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Buckhurst Hill
High Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex, IG9 5RX |
1.75 miles |
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Wells Primary School
Barclay Oval, Woodford Green, Essex, IG8 0PP |
1.75 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Normanhurst School
68-74 Station Road, London, E4 7BA |
0.63 miles |
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Heathcote School & Science College
Normanton Park, Chingford, London, E4 6ES |
0.87 miles |
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Trinity Catholic High School
Mornington Road, Woodford Green, Essex, IG8 0TP |
1.52 miles |
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Highams Park School
34 Handsworth Avenue, Highams Park, London, Essex, E4 9PJ |
1.55 miles |
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Oasis Academy Hadley
143 South Street, Enfield, Middlesex, EN3 4PX |
1.58 miles |
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Bancroft's School
611-627 High Road, Woodford Green, IG8 0RF |
1.62 miles |
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AIM Academy North London
34 Turin Road, London, N9 8DQ |
1.67 miles |
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Joseph Clarke School
Vincent Road, London, E4 9PP |
1.68 miles |
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South Chingford Foundation School
Stadium Close, Chingford, London, E4 8SG |
1.77 miles |
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Woodford County High School
High Road, Woodford Green, Essex, IG8 9LA |
1.92 miles |
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Waverley School
105 The Ride, Enfield, Middlesex, EN3 7DL |
2.16 miles |
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Heron Hall Academy
Queensway, Ponders End, Enfield, Middlesex, EN3 4SA |
2.17 miles |
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Walthamstow Academy
Billet Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 5DP |
2.23 miles |
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Alternative Centre of Education
45/51 Market Square, Edmonton Green, London, London, N9 0TZ |
2.24 miles |
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Lime Academy Hornbeam
Folly Lane, Walthamstow, London, E17 5NT |
2.31 miles |
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Sir George Monoux College
Chingford Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 5AA |
2.4 miles |
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Frederick Bremer School
Siddeley Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 4EY |
2.46 miles |
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Whitefield School
Macdonald Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 4AZ |
2.46 miles |
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Woodbridge High School
St Barnabas Road, Woodford Green, Essex, IG8 7DQ |
2.65 miles |
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Waltham Forest College
Forest Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 4JB |
2.68 miles |