Chingford Foundation School
Nevin Drive, Chingford, London, E4 7LTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Chingford Foundation School is a secondary school in Waltham Forest for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 84 schools in Waltham Forest. It ranks 8th of 17 secondary schools in Waltham Forest. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 4 October 2023, report published 15 November 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- 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 4 October 2023
Pupils, parents and carers recognise the significant recent improvements made to the school since the previous inspection. Leaders have high expectations for the conduct and behaviour of pupils. There are clear and established routines that support pupils to behave well. Pupils respect teachers and follow their instructions. They are encouraged to respect the cultures and backgrounds of people within the school and local community. Pupils study a broad and well-sequenced curriculum. Teachers are experts in the subjects they teach. The careers programme supports pupils to understand where their learning can take them in the future. Important life skills are taught as part of the personal, social and health education curriculum. The sixth form continues to be a strength of the school. Students in the sixth form are role models to younger pupils. They demonstrate the highest standards of attendance and punctuality. Many students act as mentors for younger pupils. They run enrichment clubs and promote opportunities such as the school eco-team. Communication is a strength of the new leadership team. Staff and parents were well informed about the recent changes that leaders have made. The school has swiftly improved the way that the curriculum is delivered in class and pupils' behaviour. The Trust ensures that leaders have the resources they need to continue to develop the school.
What the school should improve
- The school does not consistently check what pupils understand or whether learning is secure. As a result, pupils' misconceptions and knowledge gaps are not identified and addressed when they occur. The school should ensure that staff routinely check that pupils know and remember their learning before they move on to new learning.
- Attendance rates and punctuality to school have been slow to recover following the pandemic, and as a result, learning is missed. The school should ensure that the new procedures to support pupils to attend every day and on time are implemented fully.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
240 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
118 students
Average A level grade C+, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,363 pupils on roll, with places for 1,524
Schools near Chingford Foundation School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normanhurst School | 0.6 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 55.6 |
| Heathcote School & Science College | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 46.1 |
| Trinity Catholic High School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 56.3 |
| Highams Park School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 47.5 |
| Oasis Academy Hadley | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Attainment 8: 42.0 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- CHINGFORD ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Gary Haines
- Phone
- 02085291853
- Address
- Nevin Drive, Chingford, London, E4 7LT
- Local authority
- Waltham Forest
- URN
- 138691
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.