The short version
Average GCSE results. 83% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
43.3
0.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
37%
4.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
12%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.23
Band 4Source: 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
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 135 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% 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, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 86 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 967
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 30.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Trust
- HAILEYBURY ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Robin Newman (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Mill Lane, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN8 0JU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBrookland Infant and Nursery School
Primary · Very close
Brookland Junior School
Primary · Very close
Churchfield Church of England Academy
Primary · 420m away
Burleigh Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Arlesdene Nursery School and Pre-School
Nursery · 1.3km away
Downfield Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Goffs - Churchgate Academy
Secondary · 1.8km away
St Paul's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is Haileybury Turnford a selective school?
No. Haileybury Turnford is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Haileybury Turnford's Ofsted rating?
Haileybury Turnford was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Haileybury Turnford?
Haileybury Turnford currently has 967 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Haileybury Turnford take?
Haileybury Turnford caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Haileybury Turnford?
Haileybury Turnford is in Waltham Cross, EN8 0JU, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Haileybury Turnford have a sixth form?
Yes, Haileybury Turnford has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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