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South Chingford Foundation School

Waltham Forest, E4 8SGSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2026
Progress 8
-0.79
Well below average
−20+2
Competition
0.6×
Not oversubscribed
31 1st-choice / 56 places
Ranking
#2,919
of 3,141 nationally

About South Chingford Foundation School

South Chingford Foundation School is a mixed state secondary in Waltham Forest that parents clearly want to get into. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 200 applications for just 56 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.57. Only 31 first-preference offers were made, so competition is stiff. The school doesn't publish a parent recommendation percentage in its data, but the sheer demand suggests a solid local reputation. It's a Good-rated school with a sixth form, serving 617 pupils against a capacity of 675, so there's a little breathing room. Over a third of students (36.3%) are eligible for free school meals, which is well above the national average and points to a genuinely comprehensive intake. The headteacher is Emma Hobbs, and the school has no religious character.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressStadium Close, London, Waltham Forest, E4 8SG
HeadteacherEmma Hobbs
Local AuthorityWaltham Forest
Number of Pupils617
Free School Meals (FSM)36.3%
School Capacity617 / 675 (91% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

15 Sept 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (15 Sept 2021): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 13 Jun 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Astro TurfSixth Form CentreICT SuiteGymnasiumDining HallSwimming PoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

15

Sports

RugbyRoundersFootballCricketAthleticsDanceBadminton

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubDramaGardeningYoung EnterpriseDuke of EdinburghDebateChoirModel United Nations

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultySevere LearningOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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South Chingford Foundation School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.