SchoolScoresThe Lea Valley Academy
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of EDACT
Bullsmoor Lane, Enfield, EN3 6TW
01992 763666 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 5 October 2022.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth form | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
142 pupils in this year group.
20% — 25 points below the Enfield average, and 25 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Enfield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 20% | 46% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 33.3 | 46.3 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 2.9 | 4.3 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
147 pupils in this year group.
89% — 5 points below the Enfield average, and 3 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Enfield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 89% | 94% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 52% | 57% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 7% | 8% | 13% |
| Further education college | 28% | 25% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1% | 3% |
| Work | 2% | – | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 88% | 89% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
32 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Enfield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C- | B- | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 9% | 26% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 28% | 51% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 25.3 | 35.2 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
11 subjects, 53 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 9 | 0% | 11% | 19% |
| Sociology | 9 | 0% | 11% | 20% |
| Biology | 7 | 0% | 0% | 27% |
| English Literature | 7 | 0% | 0% | 23% |
| Economics | 6 | 17% | 17% | 26% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Mathematics, Turkish, Chemistry, Art and Design (Fine Art), History of Art, Physics.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
66 students in this year group.
97% — 18 points above the Enfield average, and 18 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Enfield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 97% | 79% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 3% | 7% |
| Work | 21% | 15% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 90% | 97% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
54 students in this year group.
78% — 5 points above the Enfield average, and 18 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Enfield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 78% | 73% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 7% | 23% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 81% | 78% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Enfield. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 118 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 94 |
| Of those, offered a place | 94 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 278 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.7 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 0.8
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Enfield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 3rd highest of 21 state secondary schools in Enfield. Higher than 94% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 55.0% | 37.2%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 9th highest of 21 state secondary schools in Enfield. Higher than 61% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.4% | 3.3%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 4th highest of 21 state secondary schools in Enfield. Higher than 79% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 18.0% | 11.4%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 7th highest of 21 state secondary schools in Enfield. Higher than 94% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 56.1% | 42.1%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 20th lowest of 21 state secondary schools in Enfield. Lower than 14% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 11.0% | 7.5%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 20th lowest of 21 state secondary schools in Enfield. Lower than 6% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 37.1% | 22.8%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 14th lowest of 21 state secondary schools in Enfield. Lower than 55% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.6 | 11.9 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 12th lowest of 21 state secondary schools in Enfield. Lower than 46% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 7.2% | 6.5% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 13th highest of 21 state secondary schools in Enfield. Higher than 29% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 15.8 | 16.4 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 9th highest of 21 state secondary schools in Enfield. Higher than 68% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.6 | 12.2 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 9th highest of 21 state secondary schools in Enfield. Higher than 82% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 20.5% | 18.4%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- St Ignatius College 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 63% grade 5+ English and maths
- Oasis Academy Enfield 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 35% grade 5+ English and maths
- Freshsteps Independent school 1.0 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024)
- Ark John Keats Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 49% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Mary's CofE High School (VA) 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 41% grade 5+ English and maths
- Goffs - Churchgate Academy 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected · 33% grade 5+ English and maths
- Bishop Stopford's School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 30% grade 5+ English and maths
- Goffs Academy 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023 · 49% grade 5+ English and maths
- Chace Community School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 39% grade 5+ English and maths
- Kingsmead School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: safeguarding not met; 5 expected, 1 needs attention, 1 urgent improvement · 47% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is The Lea Valley Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Lea Valley Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 5 October 2022.
How did The Lea Valley Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 20% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 25 points below the England average of 45%.
Is The Lea Valley Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 94 families put The Lea Valley Academy as their first choice for 118 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 94 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 144084.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.