Chadwell Heath Academy
Christie Gardens, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM6 4RSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Chadwell Heath Academy is a secondary school in Redbridge for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 93 schools in Redbridge. It ranks 14th of 19 secondary schools in Redbridge. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in April 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 23 April 2025, report published 8 June 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 23 April 2025
Chadwell Heath Academy is a warm and welcoming community where pupils feel safe and are kept safe. Pupils develop a strong understanding of diversity and learn to speak respectfully to one another. This is supported by regular opportunities to debate and discuss current affairs and complex issues. Pupils enjoy learning. They typically try hard and produce work of a high quality. As a result, pupils achieve well in a wide range of subjects. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) benefit from the same broad and ambitious curriculum as their peers. This helps to ensure they achieve well from their different starting points. Pupils' physical and mental health are well supported. Pupils value the opportunities they have to develop their talents and interests through participating in additional activities such as badminton, calligraphy and various performances. Pupils readily take on leadership responsibilities as part of the 'teaching and learning team', as 'mental health ambassadors' and 'house champions', which fosters a strong sense of community. In addition to their academic achievements, sixth-form students are well supported to be ready for living as independent adults. They learn a breadth of valuable skills, from collaboration to charity work. Pupils with SEND are included in all aspects of school life and access the same broad range of wider opportunities.
What the school should improve
- At times, teaching and other support for pupils with SEND are not matched precisely to their needs. This means that some pupils do not consistently benefit as much as they could. The school should ensure that the information available is used effectively to adapt teaching to meet the needs of pupils with SEND more consistently.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
180 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
139 students
Average A level grade C, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,229 pupils on roll, with places for 1,250
Schools near Chadwell Heath Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfield School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 45.0 |
| Atam Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 57.2 |
| The Warren School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 47.6 |
| The Palmer Catholic Academy | 1 mile | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | Attainment 8: 48.8 |
| Oaks Park High School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 53.5 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- CHADWELL HEATH ACADEMY
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Richard Poddington
- Phone
- 02082525151
- Address
- Christie Gardens, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM6 4RS
- Local authority
- Redbridge
- URN
- 136267
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.