The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 33.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
33.3
10.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
20%
21.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
25%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.12
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
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
87%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 147 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
33% 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, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 66 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 848
- Capacity
- 61%
- FSM
- 52.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Enfield
- Trust
- EDACT
- Head
- Mr Stephen Kinson (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
Bullsmoor Lane, Enfield, EN3 6TW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLea Valley High School
Secondary · Very close
Greenfield Nursery School
Nursery · 437m away
Honilands Primary School
Primary · 602m away
Aylands School
Special school · 691m away
Freezywater St George's CofE VA Primary School
Primary · 752m away
Capel Manor Primary School
Primary · 881m away
Orchardside School
Pupil referral unit · 1.0km away
Capel Manor College
16 plus · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Lea Valley Academy a selective school?
No. The Lea Valley Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Lea Valley Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Lea Valley Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Lea Valley Academy?
The Lea Valley Academy currently has 848 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Lea Valley Academy take?
The Lea Valley Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Lea Valley Academy?
The Lea Valley Academy is in Enfield, EN3 6TW, in the Enfield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Lea Valley Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, The Lea Valley Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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