Is South Chingford Foundation School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 20 January 2026 under its report-card framework and graded six areas at Needs attention. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded F, 17th of 17 secondary schools in Waltham Forest. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are South Chingford Foundation School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at South Chingford Foundation School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 42.8 (England: 46.2). 36% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at South Chingford Foundation School?

Applications for Year 7 places at South Chingford Foundation School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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South Chingford Foundation School

Stadium Close, Chingford, London, E4 8SG

Local ranking17th of 17 secondary schools in Waltham Forest

Ofsted: Needs attentionUpdated

Secondary

Phase

675

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · Ofsted inspection 20 January 2026. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 20 January 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching: Needs attention
Attendance & behaviour: Needs attention
Personal development & wellbeing: Needs attention
Leadership & governance: Needs attention
Inclusion: Needs attention

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 42.8 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 36.0% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 54.7% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 86

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 91.0%
Continued in education: 88.0%
Apprenticeships: 1.0%
Employment: 1.0%
Not sustained: 3.0%

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 617
Boys: 300 (55%)
Girls: 247 (45%)
Capacity: 675 (81% full)
SEND: 15.1%
FSM Eligible: 41.6%
EAL: 54.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 4.7%
SEN Support: 10.4%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 17.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 35.5
Budget per Pupil: £9,016/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 13.4% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 46.9% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White Other: 28.6%
Asian Pakistani: 13.6%
White British: 12.6%
Black Caribbean: 8.0%
Black African: 7.3%
Other: 4.9%
Mixed Other: 4.6%
Asian Other: 4.1%

28.6%

White Other

13.6%

Asian Pakistani

12.6%

White British

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

02085319231

e.hobbs@southchingfordfs.org.uk

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Stadium Close

London, London

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Administrative

URN: 138859
UKPRN: 10039067
Establishment No.: 4001
Trust: CHINGFORD ACADEMIES TRUST

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