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Chingford Foundation School
Nevin Drive, Chingford, London, E4 7LT, Waltham Forest
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
52.3 / 100
Top 48%
Better than 52% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,401
Capacity
1,524
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good and strong GCSE performance, this school demonstrates solid academic achievement, particularly with an Attainment 8 score in the top 42% nationally. A commendable 68% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and nearly half attain grade 5 or higher in these core subjects. However, while 68% progress to university, only 29% reach top-third institutions, indicating room for improvement in supporting students' aspirations.
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Last inspected: 4 October 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 47.1 | Top 42% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 68% | Top 45% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 49% | Top 37% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 46% | Top 34% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 30% | Top 34% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 68% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 29% | Above avg |
Based on 119 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British26.1%
White Other23.7%
Black African8.6%
Mixed Other6.7%
Asian Pakistani6.7%
Black Caribbean5.7%
Asian Other5.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.9%
Black Other3.1%
Other2.9%
Mixed W+Asian2.3%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Asian Bangladeshi1.4%
Asian Indian1.1%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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51.63001, -0.00723 · E4 7LT
School details
Local authorityWaltham Forest
RegionLondon
URN138691
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.chingfordfoundation.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Chingford Foundation School rated by Ofsted?
Chingford Foundation School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 October 2023.
Is Chingford Foundation School a good school?
Chingford Foundation School scores 52.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 48% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Chingford Foundation School in GCSEs?
Chingford Foundation School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.1. 68% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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