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Chingford Foundation School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Chingford Foundation School is a academy converter secondary school in London, Waltham Forest , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1401 pupils, and a capacity of 1524 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

1,401

Pupils

1,524

Capacity

92%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Chingford Foundation School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Chingford Foundation School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Waltham Forest. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 92% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Waltham Forest before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Chingford Foundation School — School Information

Full address
Nevin Drive, Chingford, London, E4 7LT
Local authority
Waltham Forest
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
25.9% of pupils
DfE URN
138691

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Frequently Asked Questions — Chingford Foundation School

Is Chingford Foundation School oversubscribed?

Chingford Foundation School is operating close to its capacity of 1524 places (92% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Chingford Foundation School?

Admission to Chingford Foundation School is managed by Waltham Forest. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Chingford Foundation School cover?

Chingford Foundation School is a secondary school in London, Waltham Forest, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Chingford Foundation School?

Chingford Foundation School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.