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. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

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

The student population reflects a mixed community, 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 .

School Information

Address: Bullsmoor Lane, Enfield, EN3 6TW
Website: http://www.leavalley.org.uk
Telephone: 01992763666
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Enfield
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Stephen Kinson
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 144084

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 05/10/2022

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 18
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 1400
Number of Pupils: 848
Number of Boys: 416
Number of Girls: 432

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 10.7% 4%
Persistent absence: 36.4% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Other White31.70%269
African20.50%174
White British15.80%134
Other (any other ethnic group)9.30%79
White and Black Caribbean4.00%34
Other Mixed4.00%34
Caribbean3.30%28
Other Black3.20%27
Bangladeshi2.00%17
White and Black African2.00%17
Other Asian1.40%12
Unclassified1.10%9
Indian0.50%4
White and Asian0.50%4
Chinese0.40%3
Irish0.20%2
Pakistani0.10%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Below average (-0.34)
Of the 147 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 136 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
-0.34
Town average
0.14
Local authority average
0.16
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
22%
Town average
54%
Local authority average
54%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
27%
Town average
44%
Local authority average
50%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
36.9
Town average
45.3
Local authority average
48.3
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
3.2
Town average
4.1
Local authority average
4.4
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
92%

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Greenfield Nursery School
Hurst Drive , EN8 8DH
3out of 4 477 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Arlesdene Nursery School and Pre-School
Blindman's Lane , Cheshunt EN8 9DW
4out of 4 2,856 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hurst Drive Primary School
Hurst Drive , EN8 8DH
3out of 4 633 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Honilands Primary School
Lovell Road , London Borough of Enfield EN1 4RE
- not rated 657 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Honilands Primary School
Lovell Road , London Borough of Enfield EN1 4RE
3out of 4 657 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Freezywater St George's CofE VA Primary School
Hertford Road , EN3 6NR
3out of 4 822 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Capel Manor Primary School
Bullsmoor Lane , EN1 4RL
3out of 4 962 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Lea Valley High School
Bullsmoor Lane , EN3 6TW
- not rated 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
The Lea Valley Academy
Bullsmoor Lane , EN3 6TW
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
St Ignatius College
Turkey Street , EN1 4NP
- not rated 1,368 yd Voluntary aided school No Boys More About School
Oasis Academy Enfield
Kinetic Crescent , Innova Park EN3 7XH
- not rated 1,666 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Albany School
Bell Lane , EN3 5PA
- not rated 1,683 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Capel Manor College
Bullsmoor Lane , EN1 4RQ
- not rated 1,133 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ark John Keats Academy
Bell Lane , EN3 5PA
3out of 4 1,797 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Lea Valley Education Support Centre
Queen Eleanor Site , Cameron Drive EN8 8BN
- not rated 361 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Aylands School
Keswick Drive , EN3 6NY
- not rated 754 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Orchardside School
230 Bullsmoor Lane , EN1 4RL
3out of 4 1,132 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Fern House School
Keswick Drive , EN3 6NY
3out of 4 1,482 yd Academy special sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Freshsteps Independent school
Innova House , Kenetic Crescent EN3 7XH
- not rated 1,697 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.