The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 36.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
36.5
7.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
32%
10.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
14%
Source: 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
84%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 129 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 68 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 797
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 31.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- THE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Andrew Jones (Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
May 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2012 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Curriculum and development visit
February 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Location
Broomstick Hall Road, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 1LF
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy a selective school?
No. King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy's Ofsted rating?
King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy?
King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy currently has 797 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy take?
King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy?
King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy is in Waltham Abbey, EN9 1LF, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy have a sixth form?
No, King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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