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King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy

Broomstick Hall Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1LF

A Good-rated secondary school in Waltham Abbey.

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Pupils

797

Ages

11-16

FSM

31.9%

Attainment 8

36.5

Ofsted

Good

May 2016

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

36.5

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

10.6%

Basics 9-5

31.1%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

14.4%

EBacc APS

3.01

EBacc 9-5

3.0%

EBacc 9-4

5.3%

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About King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy

King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy is a secondary school in Waltham Abbey, Essex. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2016 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 36.5. The school has around 797 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Broomstick Hall Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1LF | More schools in Essex

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jul 2022 — School remains Good
May 2016 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy

What is King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy's Ofsted rating?

King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2016 inspection.

What are King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy's latest exam results?

King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 36.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy located?

King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy is a secondary school in Waltham Abbey, Essex (EN9 1LF).

How many pupils attend King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy?

King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy has around 797 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy with other schools?

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