South Chingford Foundation SchoolStadium Close , London

South Chingford Foundation School is a secondary school in London, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

South Chingford Foundation School currently has around 617 pupils on roll, which is about 91% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 55.6% boys and 44.4% girls. Around 36.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 11.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 37.4%.

The school has a diverse intake, with other white pupils forming the largest group at around 28.4%. pakistani pupils make up about 13.5% , followed by white british at 12.5%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 90% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (86%) , including 17% who stay in school sixth forms and 43% progressing to further education , while 2% enter apprenticeships .