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Goffs Academy
Goffs Lane, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN7 5QW, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
82.5 / 100
Top 18%
Better than 83% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,606
Capacity
1,532
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
105%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong LocaleIQ score, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 49.1, placing it in the top 34% of schools nationally. Approximately 70% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, while 65% progress to university, though only 10% attend top-third institutions. These statistics indicate a supportive environment for academic growth, although there may be room for improvement in higher education placements.
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Last inspected: 4 October 2012Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 49.1 | Top 34% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 70% | Top 39% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 49% | Top 38% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 67% | Top 27% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 35% | Top 27% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 65% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 10% | Below avg |
Based on 167 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British56.0%
White Other17.2%
Black African5.2%
Mixed Other3.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.2%
Asian Other2.1%
Asian Indian2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Black Caribbean1.9%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Other1.1%
Black Other0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
White Irish0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Location
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51.70642, -0.05705 · EN7 5QW
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN137532
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.goffs.herts.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Goffs Academy rated by Ofsted?
Goffs Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 October 2012.
Is Goffs Academy a good school?
Goffs Academy scores 82.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 18% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Goffs Academy in GCSEs?
Goffs Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.1. 70% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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