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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Inclusion / SEND Policy (sen)
- Reporting Absence, Late and Appointment Information (sen)
- Meet our Senior Leadership Team (sen)
- Reporting Your Child Absent (sen)
- Requests for Leave of Absence During Term Time (sen)
- SEND Information Report (sen)
- SEND FAQ's (sen)
- SEND Provision & Inclusion (sen)
- Web-based resources for parents & carers of students with SEND (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Graveney School (82.7)
- Kingsdale Foundation School (82.7)
- The London Oratory School (82.7)
- Alexandra Park School (82.1)
- Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School (81.8)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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