Located in London, Chingford CofE Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a voluntary controlled school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.

Chingford CofE Primary School currently has around 418 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.9% boys and 48.1% girls. Around 14.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 4.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 11.2%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (56.9%). other white pupils make up about 14.8%

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: King's Road, London, E4 7EY
Website: www.chingfordcofe.org.uk
Telephone: 02085297601
School Type: Voluntary controlled school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Waltham Forest
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Daniel Hewitt
Religious character: Church of England
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 103084

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 12/11/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 420
Number of Pupils: 418
Number of Boys: 217
Number of Girls: 201

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4.8% 4%
Persistent absence: 11.2% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British56.90%238
Other White14.80%62
Other Mixed5.50%23
White and Asian3.80%16
White and Black Caribbean3.30%14
African2.90%12
Pakistani2.60%11
Caribbean2.40%10
Other Asian1.90%8
White and Black African1.90%8
Other (any other ethnic group)1.00%4
Other Black0.70%3
Indian0.70%3
Chinese0.70%3
Bangladeshi0.70%3
Irish0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Average (-1.2)
Writing: Below Average (-1.6)
Maths: Below Average (-2.6)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
66%
Town average
69%
Local authority average
75%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
2%
Town average
13%
Local authority average
16%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
106.0
Town average
106.3
Local authority average
107.1
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
104.0
Town average
106.0
Local authority average
106.2
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
College Gardens Nursery
82 Peel Close , Chingford E4 6XQ
- not rated 1,280 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Chingford CofE Primary School
King's Road , E4 7EY
- not rated 0 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Chingford CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Cambridge Road , E4 7BP
- not rated 262 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Station Road , Chingford E4 7BJ
3out of 4 319 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Whitehall Primary School
90 Normanton Park , E4 6ES
3out of 4 808 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Longshaw Primary School
Longshaw Road , Chingford E4 6LH
- not rated 962 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Chingford Foundation School
Nevin Drive , Chingford E4 7LT
3out of 4 727 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Chingford Foundation School
Nevin Drive , Chingford E4 7LT
- not rated 727 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Heathcote School & Science College
Normanton Park , Chingford E4 6ES
3out of 4 799 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Trinity Catholic High School
Mornington Road , IG8 0TP
3out of 4 2,039 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Highams Park School
Handsworth Avenue , Highams Park E4 9PJ
- not rated 2,454 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Normanhurst School
68-74 Station Road , North Chingford E4 7BA
- not rated 597 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
The Davis School
5 Oaks Grove , Chingford E4 6EY
- not rated 679 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Waltham Forest School
Faversham Avenue , Chingford E4 6DT
- not rated 963 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hawkswood School and Centre
Antlers Hill , E4 7RT
- not rated 1,687 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hawkswood (Therapeutic)
Antlers Hill , E4 7RT
3out of 4 1,687 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.