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South Chingford Foundation School

Academy sponsor led · London · E4 8SG

Ages 11–18 · 547 pupils · Waltham Forest

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Ofsted

Needs attention

Attainment 8

35.2

Overall absence

11.8%

Admissions demand

0.76 · Often has places

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Needs attention

Inspection date

2026-01-20

  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
  • InclusionNeeds attention
  • Attendance and behaviourNeeds attention
  • Personal development and wellbeingNeeds attention
  • Leadership and governanceNeeds attention

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

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

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.79
−20+2
Attainment 835.2
English & maths grade 5+26%
English & maths grade 4+42%
EBacc entry25%

EBacc APS: 3.2

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence11.8%
Persistent absence (10%+)37.4%
Unauthorised5.2%
Authorised absence
6.6%
Severe absence (50%+)
4.6%
Enrolments in measure
673

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

0.76 · Often has places

1st preferences

72

Places offered

140

1st-preference offers

72

Total preferences (any rank)
292
Preferred offers (top 3)
97
Applications from outside LA
6
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 fill81%

547 pupils · 675 places

Pupils on roll
547
Boys / girls
300 / 247
School capacity
675
Capacity fill
547 / 675 (81%)
Free school meals
40%
FSM pupils
219
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy sponsor led

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

Governance
Academy trust: CHINGFORD ACADEMIES TRUST
Academy trust
CHINGFORD ACADEMIES TRUST
Sponsor
Chingford Academies Trust
Headteacher
Ms Emma Hobbs

Location

Address
Stadium Close, Chingford
Postcode
E4 8SG
Town
London
Local authority
Waltham Forest
District
Waltham Forest
Constituency
Chingford and Woodford Green
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 sponsor led (secondary), Ages 11–18, in London, Waltham Forest, 547 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 40%.

Open schools in London
1846
Secondary schools in London
249
Academies among open schools in London
23% (427)
Open schools in E4
21
Secondary in E4
4
Open schools in Waltham Forest LA
87
Secondary in Waltham Forest 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 LondonNear E4

  • Walthamstow Academy

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    London · E17 5DP · Waltham Forest

    Ages 11–18

    • Att852.5
    • P80.5
    • EM5+61%
    • Absence7.0%

    0.6 miles away

  • Highams Park School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

    London · E4 9PJ · Waltham Forest

    Ages 11–18

    • Att850.0
    • P80.1
    • EM5+55%
    • Absence8.8%

    0.7 miles away

  • Frederick Bremer School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Secondary

    London · E17 4EY · Waltham Forest

    Ages 11–16

    • Att845.9
    • P8-0.3
    • EM5+41%
    • Absence8.5%

    0.8 miles away

  • Holy Family Catholic School

    Ofsted: Good

    Voluntary aided school · Secondary

    London · E17 3EA · Waltham Forest

    Ages 11–18

    • Att844.6
    • P8-0.0
    • EM5+39%
    • Absence7.9%

    1.1 miles away

  • Woodford County High School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Secondary

    Woodford Green · IG8 9LA · Redbridge

    Ages 11–18

    • Att878.3
    • P80.8
    • EM5+99%
    • Absence5.2%

    1.3 miles away

  • Walthamstow School for Girls

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Community school · Secondary

    London · E17 9RZ · Waltham Forest

    Ages 11–16

    • Att856.0
    • P80.4
    • EM5+67%
    • Absence6.8%

    1.3 miles away

  • Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest

    Ofsted: School remains Outstanding

    Free schools · Secondary

    London · E17 5SD · Waltham Forest

    Ages 11–18

    • Att857.8
    • P80.9
    • EM5+64%
    • Absence4.5%

    1.5 miles away

  • Trinity Catholic High School

    Ofsted: Good

    Voluntary aided school · Secondary

    Woodford Green · IG8 0TP · Redbridge

    Ages 11–18

    • Att856.4
    • P80.2
    • EM5+67%
    • Absence7.0%

    1.7 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Ms Emma Hobbs
Telephone
02085319231
Website
https://www.southchingfordfoundationfs.org.uk/

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