Chingford Foundation School

Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterNone
Local AuthorityWaltham Forest
AddressNevin Drive, E4 7LT
URN138691

School Census

Total 1485
Girls/Boys 716/769
Girls/Boys Ratio 48.2%/51.8%
% pupils where English not first language 42.2%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 291
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 6.5%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
04/10/2023 Good
10/12/2019 Requires improvement
Inspection Date 04/10/2023
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 10/12/2019
Quality of Education Requires improvement
Behaviour and Attitudes Requires improvement
Personal Development Requires improvement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Requires improvement

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 46.2
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 40.30%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 58.10%
Entering EBacc 18.50%
EBacc average point score 3.92
Progress 8 -0.14
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 45.6
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 44%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 61%
Entering EBacc 22%
EBacc average point score 3.87
Progress 8 -0.17
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 49.2
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 50%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 67%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 4.36
Progress 8 -0.11

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications463
As first preference138
As second preference157
As third preference89
Total Offers Made197
first preference offers138
second preference offers26
third preference offers5
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications506
As first preference181
As second preference135
As third preference100
Total Offers Made227
first preference offers181
second preference offers31
third preference offers11
first preference v offers 1.05%
Total Applications556
As first preference204
As second preference161
As third preference101
Total Offers Made229
first preference offers195
second preference offers24
third preference offers5
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications576
As first preference211
As second preference144
As third preference107
Total Offers Made250
first preference offers211
second preference offers22
third preference offers10
first preference v offers 1.16%
Total Applications722
As first preference274
As second preference192
As third preference128
Total Offers Made258
first preference offers236
second preference offers17
third preference offers3
first preference v offers 1.46%
Total Applications849
As first preference358
As second preference216
As third preference139
Total Offers Made260
first preference offers246
second preference offers9
third preference offers3
first preference v offers 1.37%
Total Applications863
As first preference321
As second preference249
As third preference144
Total Offers Made245
first preference offers235
second preference offers10
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.58%
Total Applications923
As first preference335
As second preference248
As third preference151
Total Offers Made228
first preference offers212
second preference offers14
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.17%
Total Applications868
As first preference286
As second preference250
As third preference175
Total Offers Made260
first preference offers245
second preference offers14
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.46%
Total Applications903
As first preference309
As second preference260
As third preference173
Total Offers Made227
first preference offers211
second preference offers11
third preference offers3
first preference v offers 1.14%
Total Applications727
As first preference243
As second preference176
As third preference157
Total Offers Made240
first preference offers214
second preference offers23
third preference offers2

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree32%
agree44%
disagree16%
strongly disagree8%
don't know2%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree23%
agree47%
disagree17%
strongly disagree12%
don't know2%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree22%
agree42%
disagree21%
strongly disagree11%
don't know4%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree7%
agree6%
disagree7%
strongly disagree10%
don't know5%
not applicable65%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree27%
agree38%
disagree19%
strongly disagree12%
don't know4%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree31%
agree23%
disagree14%
strongly disagree13%
don't know1%
not applicable18%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes21%
no79%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree28%
agree31%
disagree5%
strongly disagree36%
dont know0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree39%
agree40%
disagree10%
strongly disagree6%
don't know5%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree32%
agree45%
disagree9%
strongly disagree9%
don't know6%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree31%
agree41%
disagree19%
strongly disagree8%
don't know1%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree36%
agree51%
disagree9%
strongly disagree3%
don't know2%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree38%
agree48%
disagree6%
strongly disagree4%
don't know3%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree28%
agree33%
disagree13%
strongly disagree14%
don't know12%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes67%
no33%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin27.8%
any other white background ethnic origin22.6%
african ethnic origin8.2%
any other mixed background ethnic origin6.5%
pakistani ethnic origin6.5%
caribbean ethnic origin5.3%
any other asian background ethnic origin5.2%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin4.4%
any other black background ethnic origin3%
white and asian ethnic origin2.4%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin2.3%
white and black african ethnic origin1.7%
bangladeshi ethnic origin1.6%
indian ethnic origin1.2%
chinese ethnic origin1%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin30%
any other white background ethnic origin21.9%
pakistani ethnic origin7.4%
any other mixed background ethnic origin6.5%
african ethnic origin6.5%
caribbean ethnic origin5.6%
any other asian background ethnic origin5.3%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin4.2%
white and asian ethnic origin2.6%
any other black background ethnic origin2.4%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin2.4%
bangladeshi ethnic origin1.5%
white and black african ethnic origin1.3%
indian ethnic origin1.3%
chinese ethnic origin0.9%

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Ofsted Rating: Good

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Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

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Ofsted Rating: Good

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