Chadwell Heath Academy

About Chadwell Heath Academy

Chadwell Heath Academy is an academy converter in Romford, Redbridge, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,250 pupils on roll. It is part of CHADWELL HEATH ACADEMY. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 53.9 (2025/26). 25.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 65.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Redbridge →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,250 / 1,250 (100%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

23 April 2025

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Christie Gardens, Romford, Redbridge, RM6 4RS

Phone

02082525151

Headteacher

Richard Poddington

Website

http://chadwellacademy.org.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Chadwell Heath Academy?

Chadwell Heath Academy is an academy converter in Romford, Redbridge, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Chadwell Heath Academy have?

Chadwell Heath Academy has 1,250 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Chadwell Heath Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Chadwell Heath Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 53.9 in 2025/26.

Is Chadwell Heath Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Chadwell Heath Academy is part of CHADWELL HEATH ACADEMY.

Where is Chadwell Heath Academy?

Chadwell Heath Academy is located at Christie Gardens, Romford, Redbridge, RM6 4RS.