Heron Hall Academy
Queensway, Ponders End, Enfield, EN3 4SAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Heron Hall Academy is a secondary school in Enfield for ages 11 to 19. It is one of the 107 schools in Enfield. It ranks 16th of 21 secondary schools in Enfield. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 24 June 2015, report published 24 July 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 8 October 2024
Pupils value the diversity celebrated at Heron Hall. All pupils, and students in the sixth form, are welcomed to this highly inclusive community, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils are safe and know that they can speak with staff about any worries they may have. Well-trained staff ensure that pupils get the help they need. Pupils are encouraged to support those in their local community. This includes serving breakfasts to nearby elderly residents and working towards the 'Diana award'. Pupils follow a carefully considered curriculum, including in the sixth form. They are well supported to build up their knowledge and skills over time. This is because lessons are typically purposeful. Pupils produce work of good quality and achieve well, including in national examinations. Pupils behave well in the majority of lessons and understand the rules and behaviour systems in place. They appreciate the work the school does to promote positive behaviour around the school. Incidents of bullying are rare. Pupils, including students in the sixth form, take part in an ambitious range of additional activities to further enhance their learning. These include robotics club, book club and talks with a criminal barrister. Pupils enjoy regular visits beyond their local area, for example to Kew Gardens and the Houses of Parliament.
What the school should improve
- At times, the agreed behaviour policy is not consistently reinforced when pupils are moving around the building. As a result, behaviour at these times does not match leaders' high expectations. The school should ensure that all staff consistently apply the school's behaviour policy.
- Some subjects are at an earlier stage of design. In these areas, teaching does not consistently support pupils to learn and remember more. The school should ensure that the taught curriculum matches leaders' ambition for all pupils, including those who are vulnerable.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
212 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
37 students
Average A level grade D+, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,161 pupils on roll, with places for 1,400
Schools near Heron Hall Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsmead School | 0.6 miles | Report card: Urgent improvement to expected standard | Attainment 8: 48.8 |
| Oasis Academy Hadley | 0.6 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Attainment 8: 42.0 |
| Bishop Stopford's School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 36.5 |
| AIM Academy North London | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 35.3 |
| Enfield Grammar School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 49.0 |
School details
- School type
- Free schools
- Sector
- Free school
- Trust
- NORTH STAR COMMUNITY TRUST LTD
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr David Maytham
- Phone
- 02084439631
- Address
- Queensway, Ponders End, Enfield, EN3 4SA
- Local authority
- Enfield
- URN
- 139599
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.