The short version
Average GCSE results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 39.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- 48% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
39.7
4.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
31%
10.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
29%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.16
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
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
91%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 212 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
2% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 105 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,239
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 48.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Enfield
- Trust
- NORTH STAR COMMUNITY TRUST LTD
- Head
- Mr David Maytham
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Queensway, Ponders End, Enfield, Middlesex, EN3 4SA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSouthbury Primary School
Primary · 457m away
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Primary · 557m away
Waverley School
Special school · 704m away
Kingfisher Hall Primary Academy
Primary · 790m away
Bush Hill Park Primary School
Primary · 832m away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 839m away
Kingsmead School
Secondary · 907m away
Oasis Academy Hadley
All-through · Grammar · 963m away
Questions parents ask
Is Heron Hall Academy a selective school?
No. Heron Hall Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Heron Hall Academy's Ofsted rating?
Heron Hall Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Heron Hall Academy?
Heron Hall Academy currently has 1,239 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Heron Hall Academy take?
Heron Hall Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Heron Hall Academy?
Heron Hall Academy is in Enfield, EN3 4SA, in the Enfield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Heron Hall Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Heron Hall Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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