Chadwell Heath Academy
Academy converterSecondaryAges 11–18MixedSixth form
Christie Gardens, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM6 4RS
Headteacher · Mr Richard Poddington
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Key facts
Pupils1,229Capacity 1,250
OfstedGraded inspectionInspected 23 April 2025
TrustChadwell Heath Academy
Free school meals26.5%
Ofsted
Inspection on 23 April 2025. Ofsted no longer gives an overall grade.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- Sixth formGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Ofsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Year 7 applications close 31 October 2026
For September 2027. Apply through Redbridge council, not the school. National offer day is 1 March 2027.
How to apply in RedbridgeNearby schools for the same ages
- Mayfield School0.5 mi
- The Constance Bridgeman Centre0.6 mi
- Atam Academy0.6 mi
- The Warren School1.1 mi
- The Palmer Catholic Academy1.1 mi