Chingford Foundation School

URN: 138691 • London E4 7LT

Overview

Name
Chingford Foundation School
URN
138691
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
CHINGFORD ACADEMIES TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
62.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Gary Haines (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
02085291853
Website
Visit
Address
Nevin Drive, London E4 7LT

Summary

Chingford Foundation School is a mixed secondary academy located in Waltham Forest, London, with a current enrolment of 1,401 students and a capacity of 1,524. Established in 1938, the school is part of the Chingford Academies Trust and is committed to providing a traditional and ambitious curriculum that aims to empower students and foster personal development. The school prides itself on high academic standards, with performance above national averages, and offers a broad and well-sequenced curriculum supported by expert teachers.

The school places a strong emphasis on character building alongside academic achievement, offering a wide range of enrichment opportunities, including arts, sports, and leadership programmes. The recent Ofsted report from October 2023 highlighted the school's calm and respectful environment, where pupils are encouraged to appreciate diverse cultures and backgrounds. Additionally, the school has a robust support system for students with special educational needs, ensuring all pupils can access the curriculum effectively.

Chingford Foundation School values community engagement and the well-being of its students and staff, fostering strong relationships within its learning environment. The school encourages parental involvement and invites families to visit and experience the school's culture and ethos firsthand.

Key details

LA
Waltham Forest
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
CHINGFORD ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
1524
Pupils
1401
Boys
727
Girls
674
FSM %
25.90
Open date
2012-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-10-05
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1401 727 674 1524 25.90
2024-09-11 1423 727 696 1524 22.50
2023-09-11 1538 815 723 1524 20.10
2022-09-11 1538 815 723 1524 20.10
2021-09-11 1542 805 737 1524 18.10
2020-09-11 1475 775 700 1524 14.90

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