Chingford Foundation School vs Normanhurst School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.0 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
Normanhurst School
London · Independent all-through · Ages 2–16
213 students
| Measure | Chingford Foundation School London, London | Normanhurst School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 85 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #322 of 640 | #90 of 640 |
| National rank | #1620 of 4,090 | #442 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–16 |
| Students | 1,363 | 213 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,363 | 213 |
| Free school meals | 27.9% | – |
| Capacity filled | 89.4% | 66.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.1 | 55.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 49.2% | 60% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 67.9% | 80% |
| EBacc average points | 4.23 | 4.97 |
| A level points per entry | 33.7 | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.chingfordfoundation.org | www.normanhurstschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Normanhurst School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.8 vs 57.1).
- •Chingford Foundation School is the larger school with 1,363 students compared with 213.
- •Chingford Foundation School is a academy school while Normanhurst School is a independent 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 Normanhurst School?
On the Success Index (England), Normanhurst School ranks higher (84.8 vs 57.1 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 Normanhurst School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chingford Foundation School: 1,363. Normanhurst School: 213. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chingford Foundation School and Normanhurst School rank in London?
Chingford Foundation School is 322nd of 640 and Normanhurst School is 90th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).