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Heron Hall Academy
Queensway, Ponders End, Enfield, Middlesex, EN3 4SA, Enfield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
21.6 / 100
Bottom 22%
Better than 22% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,239
Capacity
1,400
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 81% of schools nationally. While 53% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, parent satisfaction is somewhat moderate at 67%. The school's EBacc entry rate stands at 29%, indicating a focus on a broad curriculum, although there may be room for improvement in overall academic outcomes.
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Last inspected: 24 June 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
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. | 39.7 | Bottom 19% 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%. | 53% | Bottom 18% 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%. | 31% | Bottom 19% 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%. | 29% | Bottom 24% 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%. | 11% | Bottom 24% UK |
Parent View (36 responses)
★★★★★3.6
Good range of extra-curricular
89%
My child feels safe
86%
School has high expectations
86%
My child is happy
83%
Good range of subjects
83%
My child makes good progress
81%
Progress is communicated
78%
Behaviour is good
75%
School supports development
72%
I'd recommend this school
67%
School keeps me informed
61%
School responds to concerns
53%
Pupil Ethnicity
White Other32.4%
Black African24.8%
Black Caribbean8.2%
Other7.8%
White British6.6%
Mixed Other4.4%
Asian Bangladeshi3.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.6%
Asian Pakistani1.8%
Black Other1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Asian Indian1.0%
Asian Other0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
White Irish0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.64585, -0.05090 · EN3 4SA
School details
Local authorityEnfield
RegionLondon
URN139599
School typeFree schools
Websitewww.heronhallacademy.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Heron Hall Academy rated by Ofsted?
Heron Hall Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 June 2015.
Is Heron Hall Academy a good school?
Heron Hall Academy scores 21.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 22% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Heron Hall Academy?
Based on 36 Ofsted Parent View responses, Heron Hall Academy receives a satisfaction score of 71% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Heron Hall Academy in GCSEs?
Heron Hall Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.7. 53% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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