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The Lea Valley Academy

Bullsmoor Lane, Enfield, EN3 6TW

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Oct 2022

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

Academic picture

33.3school · 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

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
33.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
16.8%
Basics 9-5
20.4%

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

33.3

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2336.946.4
2023/2433.146.4
2024/2533.346.0

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
2022/23-0.340.00
2023/24-0.680.00
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
24.6%
EBacc APS
2.87
EBacc 9-5
4.9%
EBacc 9-4
8.5%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
25.25
A*-A Grades
9.4%
A*-B Grades
28.3%
AAB+ %
0.0%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 64 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Orchardside School
1.04 km away · Pupil referral unit
Good
Capel Manor College
1.04 km away · Further education
St Ignatius College
1.25 km away · Voluntary aided school
Outstanding
Fern House School
1.36 km away · Academy special sponsor led
Good
Oasis Academy Enfield
1.53 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good

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About The Lea Valley Academy

The Lea Valley Academy is a secondary school in Enfield, Enfield. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 33.3. The school has around 848 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Bullsmoor Lane, Enfield, EN3 6TW | More schools in Enfield

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Lea Valley Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2022 — Good
  2. Jul 2013 — Good (predecessor: Lea Valley High School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The Lea Valley Academy

What is The Lea Valley Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Lea Valley Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are The Lea Valley Academy's latest exam results?
The Lea Valley Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 33.3. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is The Lea Valley Academy located?
The Lea Valley Academy is a secondary school in Enfield, Enfield (EN3 6TW).
How many pupils attend The Lea Valley Academy?
The Lea Valley Academy has around 848 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Lea Valley Academy with other schools?
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