Goffs Academy

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 18
Ofsted: Good

Goffs Lane, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, EN7 5QWOpen in maps

Goffs Academy is a secondary school in Waltham Cross for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 583 schools in Hertfordshire. It ranks 46th of 78 secondary schools in Hertfordshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2012.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 4 October 2012, report published 26 October 2012

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Outstanding

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

239 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score49.1

49.1, 3 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths48.5%

48.5%, 3.1 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths69.9%

69.9%, 5.1 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc67.4%

67.4%, 26.9 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score4.47

4.47, 0.38 above the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

174 students

Average point score per A level entry35.60

35.60, 0.6 above the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade B-, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,574 pupils on roll, with places for 1,532

Eligible for free school meals19.3%

19.3%, 7.2 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language22.6%

22.6%, 1 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support10.5%

10.5%, 4.3 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1.9%

1.9%, 4.1 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Goffs Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Goffs - Churchgate Academy0.6 milesReport card: Expected standardAttainment 8: 42.6
St Mary's Church of England High School (VA)0.7 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 45.0
Haileybury Turnford1 mileReport card: Expected standard to strong standardAttainment 8: 43.3
The Lea Valley Academy2 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 33.3
St Ignatius College2 milesOfsted judgements: Good to outstandingAttainment 8: 54.8

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
GENERATIONS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Age range
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Yes
Headteacher
Mr Mark Ellis
Phone
01992661456
Website
goffs.herts.sch.uk
Address
Goffs Lane, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, EN7 5QW
Local authority
Hertfordshire
URN
137532

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.