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Chingford Foundation School term dates
Chingford Foundation School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Waltham Forest council's standard term dates. We don't have Chingford Foundation School's own dates yet — most schools follow these, but academies and some schools set their own dates and INSET (teacher training) days, so check with the school.
School holidays
October Half Term
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Christmas Holiday
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February Half Term
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Easter Holiday
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May Half Term
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Summer Holiday
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Waltham Forest council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: London E4 7LT
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 1,363
Trust: Chingford Academies Trust
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Website: www.chingfordfoundation.org
Ofsted
Rated Good at its last full inspection, October 2023.
- Sixth formGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Leadership and managementGood
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Chingford Foundation School break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Friday, 23 October 2026. This is from Waltham Forest council's standard term dates — Chingford Foundation School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Chingford Foundation School?
Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. INSET days can change this for individual year groups — the school's own letters are always the final word.