Chingford Foundation School vs Heathcote School & Science College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chingford Foundation School
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,363 students
Heathcote School & Science College
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,115 students
| Measure | Chingford Foundation School London, London | Heathcote School & Science College London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #322 of 640 | #339 of 640 |
| National rank | #1620 of 4,090 | #1732 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,363 | 1,115 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,363 | 1,115 |
| Free school meals | 27.9% | 27.6% |
| Capacity filled | 89.4% | 88.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.1 | 46.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 49.2% | 44.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 67.9% | 61.7% |
| EBacc average points | 4.23 | 4.10 |
| A level points per entry | 33.7 | 35.5 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.chingfordfoundation.org | www.heathcoteschool.com/ |
The verdict
- •Chingford Foundation School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.1 vs 54.7).
- •Chingford Foundation School is the larger school with 1,363 students compared with 1,115.
- •Chingford Foundation School is a academy school while Heathcote School & Science College is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Chingford Foundation School better than Heathcote School & Science College?
On the Success Index (England), Chingford Foundation School ranks higher (57.1 vs 54.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Chingford Foundation School and Heathcote School & Science College?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chingford Foundation School: 1,363. Heathcote School & Science College: 1,115. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chingford Foundation School and Heathcote School & Science College rank in London?
Chingford Foundation School is 322nd of 640 and Heathcote School & Science College is 339th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).