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South Chingford Foundation School

State school · London, E4 8SG
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 628 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
628 ·
Local authority
London Borough of Waltham Forest

Headteacher

Head

Ms Emma Hobbs

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Other 30 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Chase Lane Primary School 13 %
Chapel End Junior Academy 10 %
Selwyn Primary School 9 %
Salisbury Manor Primary School 8 %
Hillyfield Primary Academy 7 %
Ainslie Wood Primary School 6 %
The Winns Primary School 5 %
Unknown 5 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
Lime Academy Larkswood 4 %
Whittingham Primary Academy 3 %
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Exit

We do not have destination information for pupils leaving this school. To find out where pupils go on to, you can contact the school.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
42%
LA avg.
65%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • GCSE
36
Number of teachers
17:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

4 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
9.7 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

628
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Good

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Contact the school

Address

Stadium Close
Chingford
London
E4 8SG
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Telephone: 020 8531 9231

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://https://www.southchingfordfoundationfs.org.uk

Local authority: London Borough of Waltham Forest

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School data & information South Chingford Foundation School Stadium Close, Chingford, London, E4 8SG
628 Pupil numbers
34 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
57 % Pupils whose first language is not English
17:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
36 Number of teachers
7 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
42%
LA avg.
65%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
35.20
LA avg.
45.70
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.79 Score Well below average
≈ 15% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Turkish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 7 7
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 21 7
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 26 3
Psychology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 26 4
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 52 5
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 41 4
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 15 1
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 122 4
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 62 4
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 52 3
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 120 4
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 122 4
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 20 3
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 20 4
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 53 4
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 51 6
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 52 6
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 12 3

Entry and exit data

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Our review contains additional entry and exit data reported to us and is updated annually. See the review

Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

SEN overview

South Chingford Foundation School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

4 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
9.7 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Good
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