Chingford Foundation School

A good academy converter school in Waltham Forest. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Chingford Foundation School.

London, E47LT Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

52

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
51.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.14
English & Maths grade 4+ %
55.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 62.1%
Continue in education or training
50.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 57.0%
Sustained employment
39.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 17.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
4 October 2023
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Nevin Drive
Chingford
London, E47LT
Phone
2085291853
Website
chingfordfoundation.org

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138691
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Nevin Drive, Chingford, London, E4 7LT
Website
http://www.chingfordfoundation.org
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
CHINGFORD ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
1524 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
1,423
Free School Meals
23.8% (339 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.6% (80 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
23.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
46.2
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.3
English Attainment 8:
10.3
Maths Attainment 8:
8.8
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
13.8
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.3
Ebacc English:
98.0%
Ebacc Entry:
12.5%
Ebacc Humanities:
84.3%
Ebacc Languages:
30.6%
Ebacc Maths:
100.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
97.6%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.14
Progress 8 Range:
-0.32 to 0.04
University Progression:
56.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
57.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
17.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
11.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
10.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
56%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
121 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
11.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
62.1 (+10.1 vs average)
Attainment 8:
46.2 (+6.7 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
89 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
178
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,423 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Physics (GCE A level)
★★★★★
(6 students)
Electronics (GCE A level)
★★★★★
(15 students)
Computer Studies/Computing (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(8 students)
Business Studies:Single (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(27 students)
Sociology (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(28 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"no child left behind"

Community Ambition Resilience Excellence

Head Teacher's Message

A warm welcome from the Head of School, noting that Chingford Foundation School is recognised by Ofsted as a ‘good’ school. The message emphasizes aspiration and high expectations, a motto of 'no child left behind', inclusivity where ALL students can thrive, a strong pastoral system, and a balanced curriculum with opportunities for personal growth and community partnership.

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