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Goffs Academy

State school · Waltham Cross, EN7 5QW
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,606 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,606 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
Hertfordshire County Council
Area guides

Headteacher

Head

Mr Mark Ellis

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Fairfields Primary School and Nursery 17 %
Flamstead End School 16 %
Bonneygrove Primary School 13 %
Goffs Oak Primary & Nursery School 9 %
Cuffley School 8 %
OtherUnkn 7 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Woodside Primary School 7 %
Andrews Lane Primary School 6 %
Dewhurst St Mary CofE Primary School 4 %
Burleigh Primary School 3 %
St Paul's Catholic Primary School 3 %
Downfield Primary School 2 %
Brookland Junior School 2 %
Hurst Drive Primary School 1 %
Millbrook School 1 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
65%
LA avg.
70%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
51.7%
LA avg.
53.7%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A level - Average points score (2024)

School
32.50
LA avg.
36.38
Eng. avg.
34.45
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
84
Number of teachers
20:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

1.6 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
7.3 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,606
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Outstanding

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Contact the school

Address

Goffs Lane
Cheshunt
Waltham Cross
Hertfordshire
EN7 5QW
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Telephone: 01992 661456

Email: admin@goffs.herts.sch.uk

Website: http://www.goffs.herts.sch.uk

Local authority: Hertfordshire County Council

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School data & information Goffs Academy Goffs Lane, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN7 5QW
1,606 Pupil numbers
18.7 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
20 % Pupils whose first language is not English
20:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
84 Number of teachers
14 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
51.7%
LA avg.
53.7%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
49.50
LA avg.
50.20
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.22 Score Above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Turkish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 8
Statistics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 18 7
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 108 5
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 25 7
Psychology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 43 4
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 8
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 20 6
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 6 7
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 31 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 238 6
Italian GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 4
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 137 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 103 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 237 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 237 6
Economics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 12 6
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 15 7
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 37 5
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 18 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 7
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 8
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 50 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 8
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 21 4
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 28 5

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
17.1%
LA avg.
19.5%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
32.50
LA avg.
36.38
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Turkish GCE A level 10 A
Sociology GCE A level 29 B
Religious Studies GCE A level 10 B
Psychology GCE A level 25 B
Physics GCE A level 13 C
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 6 B
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCE A level 33 C
Mathematics (Further) GCE A level 7 A
Mathematics GCE A level 30 B
History GCE A level 15 B
Geography GCE A level 14 B
Film Studies GCE A level 7 B
English Literature GCE A level 20 B
Economics GCE A level 13 B
Design and Technology (Product Design) GCE A level 9 C
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 6 C
Chemistry GCE A level 13 A
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 21 C
Biology GCE A level 19 B
Art and Design (Photography) GCE A level 19 C
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 10 B

Entry and exit data

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Recent feeder schools

Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Goffs Academy is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

1.6 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
7.3 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Outstanding
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