Open Other Secondary Mixed

Chingford Foundation School

Nevin Drive, London, E4 7LT
Part of: CHINGFORD ACADEMIES TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Chingford Foundation School
London, E4 7LT
1,401 Pupils
1,524 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
25.90% FSM %
727 Boys
674 Girls
About Chingford Foundation School

Chingford Foundation School is a mixed-gender Academies located in London, Waltham Forest, in the London region of England for pupils aged 11–18. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,401 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,524. Current headteacher: Gary Haines.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Waltham Forest
Region London
Administrative District Waltham Forest
Parliamentary Constituency Chingford and Woodford Green
Ward Endlebury
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor CHINGFORD ACADEMIES TRUST
Opened 01-09-2012
UKPRN 10038584
URN 138691
Data Last Updated 06-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Michael Allen Chair of Local Governing Body 09/03/2023 20/03/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Martin Bisiker Local Governor 17/10/2022 16/10/2026 Elected by parents
Ms Tracy Burridge Local Governor 06/02/2024 05/02/2028 Elected by school staff
Mr Graeme Clark Local Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Gary Haines Local Governor 01/09/2023 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Dharmendra Jethwa Local Governor 13/05/2025 12/05/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Emma Labinjoh Local Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Elected by parents
Ms Stacy Lloyd-Sinclair Local Governor 15/09/2025 14/09/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Robert Mammen Local Governor 01/01/2023 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Joanne Mayers Gaskin Local Governor 06/02/2024 05/02/2028 Elected by school staff
Mr Bjarte Valen Local Governor 27/01/2025 26/01/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
Chingford CofE Primary School
0.67 km • London
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Parkside Primary School
0.73 km • Chingford
Other
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
0.75 km • London
Other
Normanhurst School
1.01 km • London
Other
Yardley Primary School
1.26 km • London
Other
Longshaw Primary Academy
1.3 km • London
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Chingford Foundation School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in London, Waltham Forest.
Chingford Foundation School has 1,401 pupils, with a capacity of 1,524.
Chingford Foundation School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Chingford Foundation School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Chingford Foundation School is Mr Gary Haines.
Chingford Foundation School is at Nevin Drive, Chingford, London, E4 7LT, in the Waltham Forest local authority, London.
Sixth form at Chingford Foundation School: Has a sixth form.
Chingford Foundation School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Gary Haines
Nevin Drive, Chingford, London, E4 7LT
02085291853
www.chingfordfoundation.org
Location
E4 7LT  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 138691
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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