Chadwell Heath Academy
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Attainment 8 of 53.7 is above the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 53.7
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 75%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.
- Progress 8:
- +0.37
- Confidence interval:
- [0.16, 0.59]
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 180 | 53.7 | — | 75.0% | 20.6% | 4.6 |
| 2023/2024 | 177 | 51.2 | +0.37 | 68.4% | 24.9% | 4.4 |
| 2022/2023 | 180 | 53.9 | +0.60 | 73.0% | 20.0% | 4.7 |
| 2021/2022 | 183 | 55.5 | +0.59 | 77.0% | 22.0% | 4.8 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Redbridge for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 136267 |
| Local authority | Redbridge |
| Region | London |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Richard Poddington |
| Trust | CHADWELL HEATH ACADEMY |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | None |
| Postcode | RM6 4RS |
| Latest pupils | 180 |
| FSM eligible | 23.2% |
Contact and identifiers
Christie Gardens, Chadwell Heath, Romford, Essex, RM6 4RS
http://chadwellacademy.org.uk/View local authority page2082525151| DfE number | 5400 |
| UKPRN | 10031353 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2010 |
| GIAS updated | 4 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 8 Jun 2025 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Publication date | 8 Jun 2025 |