Chingford Foundation School

School overview

Chingford Foundation School is a secondary school serving London, Waltham Forest, classified by the DfE as an academy converter. It has 1,401 pupils aged 11 to 18 on roll. At its most recent graded inspection, Ofsted rated Chingford Foundation School 'Good'. The school's average Attainment 8 score in the latest GCSE results was 47.1 — broadly in line with the national average (national average: 46). Its Attainment 8 score has risen by 0.9 points year on year. On our composite score, which combines the DfE attainment measures above, this places it in the top 42% of secondary schools nationally.

49% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in both English and maths, above the national average of about 45%. 68% achieved a standard pass (grade 4+) in English and maths. When comparing schools, it is still worth visiting in person to see whether the atmosphere and approach suit your child. This overview is generated automatically from the latest published DfE performance tables and Ofsted data; figures are rounded, and you can check the originals via the official links further down the page.