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South Chingford Foundation School
Goodgraded 15/09/2021Ages 11–18617 pupils
South Chingford Foundation School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in London, within the Waltham Forest local authority. The school has around 617 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 15/09/2021, South Chingford Foundation School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 35.4 and 27% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in London can view South Chingford Foundation School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 15/09/2021. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points0 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 832.8
England avg 45.1 · was 35.2 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.8
Grade 5+ English & maths29%
England avg 45% · was 26% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths37%
England avg 65% · was 42% in 2023/24
EBacc entry38%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.04
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake40.0%
Free school meals40.0%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language52.3%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled68%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing88.2%
Attendance88.2%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher17.2
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence37.4%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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