Goffs - Churchgate Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | College Road Cheshunt Waltham Cross Hertfordshire EN8 9LY |
| Phone | 01992624375 |
| Reference Number | 145297 |
Goffs – Churchgate Academy has shown significant improvement since its previous inspection, moving from 'requires improvement' to being rated 'good' overall, with outstanding personal development. The school exhibits a strong sense of community where pupils are respected and encouraged to aspire for success. The curriculum is ambitious and provides extensive opportunities for personal development, which is central to the school's mission to foster positive future citizens. However, while most aspects of teaching and learning are effective, some staff require further development to fully challenge and support pupils, particularly those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 599 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.25%
Girls: 47.75% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 33.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 19.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 69 | 54 | 123 |
| 8 | 62 | 57 | 119 |
| 9 | 58 | 60 | 118 |
| 10 | 67 | 55 | 122 |
| 11 | 57 | 60 | 117 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 59.1% |
| White, Other | 16.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 6% |
| African | 4% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.5% |
| Caribbean | 2.3% |
| Indian | 1.3% |
| Unclassified | 1.2% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| Asian, Other | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 11 May 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 11 May 2022 | School inspection: |
| 06 Dec 2017 | Academy conversion letter |
| 10 Feb 2016 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Cheshunt School | |
| 10 Feb 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 12 May 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 May 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 15 Jan 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 02 May 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 02 May 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Jan 2012 | Monitoring visit |
| 18 Jan 2012 | Monitoring visit |
| 04 Oct 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 04 Oct 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 05 May 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 05 May 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 24 Nov 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Nov 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Apr 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Apr 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Jan 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 10 Jan 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 01 Nov 2004 | Full inspection |
| 01 Nov 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong ambition for education demonstrated by leaders.
- High-quality personal development curriculum.
- Pupils feel safe and cared for by staff.
- Effective arrangements for safeguarding.
- Pupils enjoy learning and show respect and aspiration.
- Leaders provide good support and training for staff.
Areas for Improvement
- Some staff need further development in teaching complex content.
- Extra support for pupils with SEND is variable.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 42.6 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 32.5% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 52.1% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 189 | 13 |
| Third Preference | 137 | 11 |
| From another Local Authority | 35 | 3 |
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0.31 miles |
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