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South Chingford Foundation School
Stadium Close, Chingford, London, E4 8SG, Waltham Forest
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
12.5 / 100
Bottom 13%
Better than 13% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
617
Capacity
675
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 3% nationally, this secondary school demonstrates commendable academic performance. However, only 37% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, which may be a consideration for parents. Overall, the school offers a solid educational environment but may have room for improvement in core subject outcomes.
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Last inspected: 28 April 2016Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 32.8 | Bottom 3% 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%. | 37% | Bottom 2% 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%. | 29% | Bottom 15% 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%. | 38% | Bottom 38% 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%. | 17% | Bottom 38% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White Other28.4%
Asian Pakistani13.5%
White British12.5%
Black Caribbean7.9%
Black African7.3%
Other4.9%
Mixed Other4.5%
Asian Other4.1%
Asian Bangladeshi3.6%
Mixed W+Asian3.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.2%
Mixed W+B African2.1%
Black Other1.8%
Asian Indian0.8%
Gypsy/Roma0.6%
White Irish0.5%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Location
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51.60464, -0.01224 · E4 8SG
School details
Local authorityWaltham Forest
RegionLondon
URN138859
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is South Chingford Foundation School rated by Ofsted?
South Chingford Foundation School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 April 2016.
Is South Chingford Foundation School a good school?
South Chingford Foundation School scores 12.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 13% 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 South Chingford Foundation School in GCSEs?
South Chingford Foundation School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 32.8. 37% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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