Chadwell Heath Academy

A requires improvement academy converter school in Redbridge. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Chadwell Heath Academy.

Romford, RM64RS Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

45

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
62.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.37
English & Maths grade 4+ %
61.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 72.3%
Continue in education or training
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 80.0%
Sustained employment
22.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 7.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
15 November 2022
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Christie Gardens
Chadwell Heath
Romford, RM64RS
Phone
2082525151
Website
chadwellacademy.org.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136267
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Christie Gardens, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM6 4RS
Website
http://chadwellacademy.org.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
CHADWELL HEATH ACADEMY
Capacity
1250 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,238
Free School Meals
23.1% (286 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.2% (40 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
21.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
51.2
Ebacc Attainment 8:
15.2
English Attainment 8:
11.3
Maths Attainment 8:
9.2
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
15.6
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
15.2
Ebacc English:
98.9%
Ebacc Entry:
17.5%
Ebacc Humanities:
93.2%
Ebacc Languages:
30.5%
Ebacc Maths:
99.4%
Ebacc Sciences:
99.4%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.37
Progress 8 Range:
0.16 to 0.59
University Progression:
80.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
80.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
7.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
1.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
6.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
80%
Quality: Exceptional
Sixth Form Size
138 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
1.0%

Key Performance Indicators

Education Continuation:
80.0 (+23.9 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
72.3 (+20.3 vs average)
Attainment 8:
51.2 (+11.7 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.37 (+0.6 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
78 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
155
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,238 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Economics (GCE AS level (All))
★★★ ★★
(32 students)
Business Studies:Single (GCE AS level (All))
★★★ ★★
(26 students)
Biology (GCE AS level (All))
★★★ ★★
(22 students)
Physics (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(10 students)
Applied Sciences (OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma at Level 3)
★★ ★★★
(9 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Curiosity Honesty Aspiration Diversity Welcoming Empathy Learning Leadership

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Mr Poddington welcomes visitors to Chadwell Heath Academy, emphasizing a curriculum-driven approach, a strong sense of community, and a commitment to academic excellence, personal development, respect, and removing barriers to learning so every student can reach their potential and contribute positively to society.

Facilities

Automatic doors Ramps Lifts Disabled toilets throughout the building Toilet equipped with a hoist in the Medical Centre

Curriculum Highlights

Creative Studies Computer Education Drama English History Geography Religious Education Law Mathematics Media Studies Modern Foreign Languages Music Physical Education Politics Psychology Science

SEND Provision

The Hub (Inclusion department) provides SEND support with LSAs and a range of interventions, including a Homework Club and targeted in-school support. The school works with external agencies such as speech and language therapists, Educational Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, GPs/paediatricians, CAMHS, School Nurses, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, Education Welfare Officers, and other LA-provided services. Pupils may have a SEND referral, SENCO- and LSAs-supported plans, and provisions such as 1-to-1 or small-group support, reading support, ASDAN or Entry level options, and Pupil Passports detailing strengths, barriers, and strategies. Regular reviews and collaboration with parents and external professionals are used to determine and adjust SEND provision in line with Redbridge Local Offer.

Admissions Criteria

Intake into all year groups is 186 places for September 2026. The intake is 186 places for September 2026 and the school notes that it is full in all year groups. The closing date for primary transfer applications is 31 October 2025 (online via the Local Authority). The Local Authority will notify the school of all applications, and applicants may appeal to an Independent Appeal Panel if refused. Appeals are heard in early June 2026. For in-year admissions, separate admissions processes apply as outlined in the policy.

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