The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 49.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- The school is at capacity (105% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
49.1
5.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
49%
6.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
67%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.04
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 235 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 107 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,606
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 18.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Trust
- GENERATIONS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Mark Ellis (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Goffs Lane, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN7 5QW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOakview Primary School
Primary · 513m away
Goffs - Churchgate Academy
Secondary · 996m away
Flamstead End Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.1km away
Flamstead End School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Paul's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Mary's Church of England High School (VA)
Secondary · 1.2km away
Arlesdene Nursery School and Pre-School
Nursery · 1.2km away
Burleigh Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Goffs Academy a selective school?
No. Goffs Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Goffs Academy's Ofsted rating?
Goffs Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Goffs Academy?
Goffs Academy currently has 1,606 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Goffs Academy take?
Goffs Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Goffs Academy?
Goffs Academy is in Waltham Cross, EN7 5QW, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Goffs Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Goffs Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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