The Lea Valley AcademyBullsmoor Lane , Enfield

The Lea Valley Academy, based in Enfield, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter 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.

The Lea Valley Academy currently has around 848 pupils on roll, which is about 61% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.1% boys and 50.9% girls. Around 52.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 10.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 36.4%.

Pupil backgrounds are varied, with other white pupils forming the largest group at around 31.7%. african pupils make up about 20.5% , followed by white british at 15.8%

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.

Around 92% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (92%) , including 47% who stay in school sixth forms and 38% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .