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The Lea Valley Academy
Goodgraded 05/10/2022Ages 11–18848 pupils
The Lea Valley Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Enfield. The school has around 848 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 05/10/2022, The Lea Valley Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 34.8 and 27% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Enfield can view The Lea Valley Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 05/10/2022. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 833.3
England avg 45.1 · was 33.1 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.6
Grade 5+ English & maths20%
England avg 45% · was 26% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths45%
England avg 65% · was 42% in 2023/24
EBacc entry19%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score2.87
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelC-
A-level grade (point score)C-
APS per entry 25.3
A-level grade (best 3)28.7
APS best 3: 28.7
AAB or better0%
Retention95%
Value added-0.13
Average · 95% CI -0.4 to 0.1
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake51.9%
Free school meals51.9%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language56.5%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled60%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing89.3%
Attendance89.3%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher18.0
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence36.4%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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