Chingford CofE Primary School, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Chingford CofE Primary School has strong leadership that is successfully improving the school following a merger. Pupils make good progress in reading and enjoy a broad, engaging curriculum with plenty of clubs, trips and activities. The school creates a safe, happy environment where pupils behave well and are encouraged to stay active and healthy.
Key Strengths
- Leadership and management are good with clear vision for improvement -
- Pupils make good progress in reading with above-average attainment by Year 6 -
- Early years provision is good with children gaining confidence -
- Behaviour, personal development and welfare are good with pupils feeling safe -
- Strong sports provision and enrichment activities motivate learning
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching and assessment are not consistent across all classes and subjects -
- Most-able pupils repeat work they have already mastered and do not make enough progress -
- Less-able pupils and those with special educational needs do not always receive appropriate challenge -
- Writing standards are weak, especially for boys - spelling, handwriting and presentation need improvement -
- Pupils do not have enough chances to apply writing and maths skills in science, history and geography
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective with all staff trained and a strong culture of safety; pupils understand how to stay safe including online safety.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports clubs, competitive games, daily mile, clubs, trips, working with visitors
Chingford CofE Primary School requires improvement overall, though leadership is good and the school is improving following the successful merger of two schools. Teaching, learning and assessment are inconsistent across classes, and pupil outcomes need to strengthen, particularly in writing and for the most able learners.
At a Glance
12.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
90 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 67% to 75%. Maths has remained stable at around 68%. Writing has remained stable at around 73%.
Class Sizes
29.8
Avg class size
29.3
Infant (KS1)
30.1
KS2
13
Total classes
5 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
406 pupils
420 capacity
14 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - London
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Admissions Demand - Waltham Forest
Places available
3,688
Applications
3,129
Got 1st preference
90.2%
Got preferred school
98.7%
Primary admissions across Waltham Forest (2025/26)
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.69654%
Overall absence
11.02151%
Persistent absence
372
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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