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King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy

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King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy

Broomstick Hall Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1LF

Academy converter · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
May 2016

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

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36.5school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

36.5

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2337.946.4
2023/2438.746.4
2024/2536.546.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.390.00
2023/24-0.340.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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.

  1. Jul 2022 — School remains Good
  2. 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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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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