Heron Hall Academy
| Type | Secondary / Free schools |
| Age Range | 11-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Queensway Ponders End Enfield Middlesex EN3 4SA |
| Phone | 02084439631 |
| Reference Number | 139599 |
Heron Hall Academy continues to perform effectively, maintaining the positive standards established in its previous inspection. The school is recognized for its inclusive community that embraces diversity and supports students, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Pupils feel safe and are encouraged to contribute positively to their community, reflecting the school's values. The curriculum is designed to build knowledge progressively, resulting in good student achievements in national examinations, and the behaviour management systems are largely effective, creating a conducive learning environment. However, there are areas for improvement, particularly in the consistent application of behaviour policies in certain contexts and in some subject areas where the curriculum and teaching strategies require further development.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1239 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.06%
Girls: 47.94% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 48.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 59.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 140 | 88 | 228 |
| 8 | 99 | 129 | 228 |
| 9 | 123 | 106 | 229 |
| 10 | 122 | 107 | 229 |
| 11 | 109 | 106 | 215 |
| 12 | 27 | 36 | 63 |
| 13 | 25 | 22 | 47 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, Other | 32.4% |
| African | 24.8% |
| Caribbean | 8.2% |
| White, British | 6.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.6% |
| Unclassified | 2.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.2% |
| Indian | 1% |
| Asian, Other | 0.8% |
| White & Asian | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 08 Oct 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 08 Oct 2024 | School inspection |
| 29 Jan 2019 | Short inspection |
| 24 Jun 2015 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Highly inclusive community valuing diversity
- Effective support for pupils with SEND
- Pupils achieve well in national examinations
- Well-planned curriculum that develops knowledge over time
- Variety of additional activities enhancing learning
- Strong subject knowledge among teachers
- Positive staff morale and professional development opportunities
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent reinforcement of behaviour policy during transitions
- Some subjects lack comprehensive curriculum design leading to gaps in knowledge
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 39.7 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 31.1% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 49.5% |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 24.06 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 23.44 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | D+ | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | D+ | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 0% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 93 | 8 |
| Third Preference | 72 | 5 |
| From another Local Authority | 5 | 1 |
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