Heron Hall Academy

Secondary
Free school
Ages 11 to 19

Ofsted: Good

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

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

212 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score39.7

39.7, 6.4 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths31.1%

31.1%, 14.3 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths52.8%

52.8%, 12 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc29.2%

29.2%, 11.3 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score3.39

3.39, 0.7 below the England average of 4.09.

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

37 students

Average point score per A level entry24.06

24.06, 10.94 below the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade D+, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,161 pupils on roll, with places for 1,400

Eligible for free school meals55.8%

55.8%, 29.3 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language58.7%

58.7%, 37.1 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support19.9%

19.9%, 5.1 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan7.1%

7.1%, 1.1 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

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
Website: heronhallacademy.org.uk (opens in a new tab)
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.