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Goffs - Churchgate Academy
College Road, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN8 9LY, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
49.2 / 100
Bottom 49%
Better than 49% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
599
Capacity
600
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 68% nationally, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with 66% of students entering the EBacc. However, while 60% of pupils achieve at least a grade 4 in English and Maths, only 33% reach grade 5 or above, indicating room for improvement in higher-level attainment. Overall, the school offers a supportive environment, but parents may want to consider its strengths alongside these areas for growth.
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Last inspected: 11 May 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 42.6 | Bottom 32% 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%. | 60% | Bottom 34% 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%. | 33% | Bottom 22% 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%. | 66% | Top 39% 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%. | 27% | Top 39% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British59.1%
White Other16.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.6.0%
Black African4.0%
Mixed Other3.5%
Black Caribbean2.3%
Asian Indian1.3%
Other1.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Asian Other1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Location
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51.70116, -0.04535 · EN8 9LY
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN145297
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Goffs - Churchgate Academy rated by Ofsted?
Goffs - Churchgate Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 May 2022.
Is Goffs - Churchgate Academy a good school?
Goffs - Churchgate Academy scores 49.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 49% 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 - Churchgate Academy in GCSEs?
Goffs - Churchgate Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.6. 60% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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