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Chadwell Heath Academy

Academy converter · Romford · RM6 4RS

Ages 11–18 · 1,229 pupils · Redbridge

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Ofsted

Not judged

Attainment 8

51.2

Overall absence

6.7%

Admissions demand

1.09 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Not judged

Inspection date

2025-04-23

Overall effectiveness
Not judged
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8+0.37
−20+2
Attainment 851.2
English & maths grade 5+50%
English & maths grade 4+72%
EBacc entry25%

EBacc APS: 4.4

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence6.7%
Persistent absence (10%+)21.0%
Unauthorised1.2%
Authorised absence
5.5%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.5%
Enrolments in measure
939

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.09 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

183

Places offered

176

1st-preference offers

146

Total preferences (any rank)
542
Preferred offers (top 3)
176
Applications from outside LA
107
Offers to outside-LA applicants
2
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill98%

1,229 pupils · 1,250 places

Pupils on roll
1,229
Boys / girls
651 / 578
School capacity
1,250
Capacity fill
1,229 / 1,250 (98%)
Free school meals
26.5%
FSM pupils
243
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: CHADWELL HEATH ACADEMY
Academy trust
CHADWELL HEATH ACADEMY
Headteacher
Mr Richard Poddington

Location

Address
Christie Gardens, Chadwell Heath
Postcode
RM6 4RS
Town
Romford
County
Essex
Local authority
Redbridge
District
Redbridge
Constituency
Ilford South
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Romford, Redbridge, 1,229 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 26.5%.

Open schools in Romford
58
Secondary schools in Romford
9
Academies among open schools in Romford
36% (21)
Open schools in RM6
12
Secondary in RM6
2
Open schools in Redbridge LA
95
Secondary in Redbridge LA
15

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in RomfordNear RM6

  • Mayfield School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Foundation school · Secondary

    Dagenham · RM8 1XE · Redbridge

    Ages 11–18

    • Att845.2
    • P80.0
    • EM5+44%
    • Absence8.9%

    0.5 miles away

  • The Warren School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Romford · RM6 6SB · Barking and Dagenham

    Ages 11–18

    • Att848.2
    • P80.4
    • EM5+51%
    • Absence6.8%

    1.1 miles away

  • The Palmer Catholic Academy

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Ilford · IG3 8EU · Redbridge

    Ages 11–18

    • Att850.4
    • P80.5
    • EM5+54%
    • Absence7.1%

    1.1 miles away

  • Oaks Park High School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Secondary

    Ilford · IG2 7PQ · Redbridge

    Ages 11–18

    • Att855.5
    • P80.6
    • EM5+67%
    • Absence7.2%

    1.2 miles away

  • St Edward's Church of England Academy

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Romford · RM7 9NX · Havering

    Ages 11–18

    • Att846.1
    • P80.1
    • EM5+50%
    • Absence7.1%

    1.6 miles away

  • King Solomon High School

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

    Voluntary aided school · Secondary

    Ilford · IG6 3HB · Redbridge

    Ages 11–18

    • Att850.4
    • P80.4
    • EM5+50%
    • Absence9.7%

    2.0 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Richard Poddington
Telephone
02082525151
Website
http://chadwellacademy.org.uk/

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