Located in London, South Chingford Foundation School is a secondary school, 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 student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 11.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 37.4%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, 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 .
| Address: | Stadium Close, London, E4 8SG |
| Website: | https://www.southchingfordfoundationfs.org.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 02085319231 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Waltham Forest |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Emma Hobbs |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 138859 |
Ofsted inspection date: 28/04/2016
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 675 |
| Number of Pupils: | 617 |
| Number of Boys: | 343 |
| Number of Girls: | 274 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 11.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 37.4% | 8.2% |
| Other White | 28.40% | 175 |
| Pakistani | 13.50% | 83 |
| White British | 12.50% | 77 |
| Caribbean | 7.90% | 49 |
| African | 7.30% | 45 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 4.90% | 30 |
| Other Mixed | 4.50% | 28 |
| Other Asian | 4.10% | 25 |
| Bangladeshi | 3.60% | 22 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 3.20% | 20 |
| White and Asian | 3.20% | 20 |
| White and Black African | 2.10% | 13 |
| Other Black | 1.80% | 11 |
| Indian | 0.80% | 5 |
| Unclassified | 0.80% | 5 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.60% | 4 |
| Irish | 0.50% | 3 |
| Chinese | 0.30% | 2 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 2,431 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Gardens Nursery 82 Peel Close , Chingford E4 6XQ | - not rated | 2,523 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selwyn Primary School 105 Selwyn Avenue , E4 9NE | 4out of 4 | 442 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selwyn Primary School Cavendish Road , E4 9NG | - not rated | 442 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selwyn Primary School Cavendish Road , Chingford E4 9NG | - not rated | 442 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Selwyn Infants' School Selwyn Avenue , Highams Park E4 9NE | - not rated | 442 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel End Junior Academy Roberts Road , Walthamstow E17 4LS | 3out of 4 | 800 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rush Croft Sports College Rushcroft Road , Chingford E4 8SG | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Chingford Foundation School Stadium Close , Chingford E4 8SG | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The McEntee School Billet Road , Walthamstow E17 5DP | - not rated | 1,023 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow Academy Billet Road , Walthamstow E17 5DP | 3out of 4 | 1,108 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highams Park School Handsworth Avenue , Highams Park E4 9PJ | - not rated | 1,235 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 1,114 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 1,633 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 2,782 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chingford House School 22 Marlborough Road , E4 9AL | - not rated | 362 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Key Stage 3 Short Stay School/ AP Burnside Avenue , E4 8YJ | - not rated | 964 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Burnside Secondary PRU Burnside Avenue , 2 Burnside Avenue E4 8YJ | 3out of 4 | 964 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow Montessori School Penryhn Hall , Penryhn Avenue E17 5DA | - not rated | 1,162 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Clarke School Vincent Road , E4 9PP | - not rated | 1,213 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.