Heron Hall Academy is a secondary school in Enfield, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. The school is a free schools and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Heron Hall Academy currently has around 1239 pupils on roll, which is about 89% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.1% boys and 47.9% girls. Around 48.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 7.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 21.1%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with other white pupils forming the largest group at around 32.4%. african pupils make up about 24.8%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Queensway, Enfield, EN3 4SA |
| Website: | www.heronhallacademy.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 02084439631 |
| School Type: | Free schools |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Enfield |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr David Maytham |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 139599 |
Ofsted inspection date: 24/06/2015
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1400 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1239 |
| Number of Boys: | 645 |
| Number of Girls: | 594 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 21.1% | 8.2% |
| Other White | 32.40% | 401 |
| African | 24.80% | 307 |
| Caribbean | 8.20% | 101 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 7.80% | 97 |
| White British | 6.60% | 82 |
| Other Mixed | 4.40% | 55 |
| Bangladeshi | 3.40% | 42 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.60% | 32 |
| Unclassified | 2.40% | 30 |
| Pakistani | 1.80% | 22 |
| Other Black | 1.50% | 18 |
| White and Black African | 1.20% | 15 |
| Indian | 1.00% | 13 |
| Other Asian | 0.80% | 10 |
| White and Asian | 0.60% | 7 |
| Chinese | 0.20% | 3 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.20% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.10% | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southbury Primary School Swansea Road , EN3 4JG | 3out of 4 | 499 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School St Matthew's C of E Primary School , South Street EN3 4LA | 3out of 4 | 609 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfisher Hall Primary Academy 40 The Ride , EN3 7GB | - not rated | 863 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bush Hill Park Primary School Bush Hill Park Primary School , Main Avenue EN1 1DS | 3out of 4 | 909 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bush Hill Park Junior School Main Avenue , EN1 1DS | - not rated | 909 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Hall Academy Queensway , EN3 4SA | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead School 196 Southbury Road , EN1 1YQ | 3out of 4 | 991 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead School Southbury Road , EN1 1YQ | - not rated | 991 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Stopford's School Brick Lane , EN1 3PU | 3out of 4 | 1,423 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Turin Grove School Turin Road , Edmonton N9 8DQ | - not rated | 1,515 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enfield College 73 Hertford Road , EN3 5HA | - not rated | 927 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Hadley 143 South Street , EN3 4PX | 3out of 4 | 1,051 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edmonton County School Great Cambridge Road , EN1 1HQ | - not rated | 1,797 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edmonton County School Little Bury Street , Edmonton N9 9JZ | 3out of 4 | 2,587 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark John Keats Academy Bell Lane , EN3 5PA | 3out of 4 | 2,668 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary Support Centre Swan Annexe , 219 High Street EN3 4DX | - not rated | 346 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School 105 The Ride , EN3 7DL | 4out of 4 | 768 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Applied Educational Solutions 10 Central Parade , Green Street EN3 7HG | - not rated | 1,431 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbury Unit Bury Street , Edmonton N9 7JR | - not rated | 1,905 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Russet House School 11 Autumn Close , EN1 4JA | 3out of 4 | 2,066 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.