Chingford Foundation School

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 18
Ofsted: Good

Nevin Drive, Chingford, London, E4 7LTOpen in maps

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

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

240 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score47.1

47.1, 1 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths49.2%

49.2%, 3.8 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths67.9%

67.9%, 3.1 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc46.3%

46.3%, 5.8 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score4.23

4.23, 0.14 above the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

118 students

Average point score per A level entry33.72

33.72, 1.28 below the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade C+, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,363 pupils on roll, with places for 1,524

Eligible for free school meals25.8%

25.8%, 0.7 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language42.5%

42.5%, 20.9 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support11.1%

11.1%, 3.7 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan7.6%

7.6%, 1.6 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Chingford Foundation School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Normanhurst School0.6 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 55.6
Heathcote School & Science College0.9 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 46.1
Trinity Catholic High School2 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 56.3
Highams Park School2 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 47.5
Oasis Academy Hadley2 milesReport card: Expected standard to strong standardAttainment 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
Website
chingfordfoundation.org
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.