Goffs School
URN: 117587 • Waltham Cross EN7 5QW
Overview
- Name
- Goffs School
- URN
- 117587
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 45.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Alison Garner (since 2025) , Head
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Goffs Lane, Waltham Cross EN7 5QW
Summary
Goffs Academy is a mixed 11-18 comprehensive school located in Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, with a current enrolment of approximately 1,600 students, including a successful Sixth Form. The school is highly sought after, receiving over 800 applications for its 240 available places each year, resulting in significant waiting lists across various year groups.
The academy places a strong emphasis on academic excellence and personal development, offering a diverse curriculum designed to foster students' strengths and prepare them for future challenges. Goffs Academy prioritises a supportive learning environment, with dedicated Learning Mentors and counselling services available through partnerships with organisations like Place2Be. High expectations for behaviour and respect underpin the school’s ethos, contributing to a positive atmosphere where students feel safe and valued.
Community engagement is integral to Goffs Academy, with students actively participating in local initiatives and supporting charities such as Isabel Hospice. The school boasts modern facilities, including state-of-the-art science laboratories, creative arts spaces, and sports amenities, enhancing the educational experience for all students.
The academy places a strong emphasis on academic excellence and personal development, offering a diverse curriculum designed to foster students' strengths and prepare them for future challenges. Goffs Academy prioritises a supportive learning environment, with dedicated Learning Mentors and counselling services available through partnerships with organisations like Place2Be. High expectations for behaviour and respect underpin the school’s ethos, contributing to a positive atmosphere where students feel safe and valued.
Community engagement is integral to Goffs Academy, with students actively participating in local initiatives and supporting charities such as Isabel Hospice. The school boasts modern facilities, including state-of-the-art science laboratories, creative arts spaces, and sports amenities, enhancing the educational experience for all students.
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Nearby alternatives
- Goffs Academy (64.8)
- Haileybury Turnford (55.8)
- St Mary's Church of England High School (VA) (49.9)
- Cheshunt School (46.5)
- Goffs - Churchgate Academy (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1518
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- 2011-09-30
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1518 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 1518 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 1518 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 1518 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 1518 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 1518 |
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