Goffs Academy, Waltham Cross

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Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~1.3km)Possible (~1.9km)Unlikely (~2.4km)Confidence: medium

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mr Mark Ellis
Pupils:1,574 / 1,532 capacity
LA:Hertfordshire
Phone:01992661456
Address:Goffs Lane, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, EN7 5QW
Trust:GENERATIONS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Admissions:Non-selective
Status:open
Opened:1 October 2011

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 3 years ago
-

Overall

Inspected 17 May 2023View full report
URN:137532
UKPRN:10035495
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Broxbourne
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

Ofsted rated this school Good at its October 2012 inspection — up from Requires Improvement.

Rated Outstanding for

Leadership & management.

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At a Glance

20.1%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

No

Nursery

Yes

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Class Sizes

21.9

Avg class size

55

Total classes

8 classes with more than 30 pupils

2024/25 academic year

Getting There

Bus Stops

Goffs School (o/s)
54m · 1 min walk
Dark Lane (nr)
161m · 3 min walk
McGredy (nr)
241m · 4 min walk
Bushbarns (opp)
284m · 5 min walk
Hornbeam Way (opp)
350m · 6 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

103%

Over capacity

1,574 pupils

1,532 capacity

42 places over capacity

Area Demand Pressure - Waltham Cross

Low pressure
New homes approved:907
Projected new pupils:163

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Waltham Cross

Admissions Demand - Hertfordshire

Low demand0.89x oversubscription

Places available

15,354

Applications

13,699

Got 1st preference

75.8%

Got preferred school

94.7%

Secondary admissions across Hertfordshire (2025/26)

Inspection History(3)

17 May 2023
21 November 2017
4 October 2012
Leadership & ManagementOutstanding

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

6.88291%

Overall absence

19.65742%

Persistent absence

1,226

Enrolments

Authorised5.23823%
Unauthorised1.64468%
Persistent (10%+)19.65742%
Severe (50%+)1.46819%

Absence trend

4.88299%
18/19
4.65065%
20/21
7.62719%
21/22
7.34692%
22/23
6.45024%
23/24
6.88291%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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