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Chingford Foundation School
Nevin Drive, Chingford, London E4 7LT
Chingford Foundation School is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,420 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In October 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Chingford Academies Trust. (South Chingford Foundation School is also a member.)
Particular strengths include Destinations, Sixth form, Disadvantaged pupils and Progress. Relative weaknesses include Representation.
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Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is roughly average. Show details
Sixth form: Above average. Attainment is about average, progress is excellent and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are excellent. Progress at 16-18 is excellent. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Progress: Above average. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite low.
Admissions: About average. The occupancy rate is roughly average and the offer rate is quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Attainment: About average. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both about average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Environment: About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite high, while crime is roughly average.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details

Provision for special educational needs
 Speech, language and communication
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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