King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy
URN: 136342 • Waltham Abbey EN9 1LF
Overview
- Name
- King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy
- URN
- 136342
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Andrew Jones (since 2025) , Head of School
- Telephone
- 01992714800
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Broomstick Hall Road, Waltham Abbey EN9 1LF
Summary
King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy, located in Waltham Abbey, Essex, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 797 students, exceeding its capacity of 750. The school operates under the ethos of high expectations for all students, promoting a culture of kindness, hard work, and ambition. These core values are integral to the school's curriculum and community, fostering an environment where students are encouraged to develop both academically and personally.
The academy offers a knowledge-rich and ambitious curriculum designed to challenge students and cultivate resilience and determination. Staff are committed to delivering high-quality education, ensuring that students not only acquire essential knowledge but also develop a strong sense of achievement and self-confidence. The school actively supports students in aspiring to further education and future success.
King Harold Academy places a strong emphasis on community and diversity, encouraging students to understand and celebrate differences. This approach not only enhances the school environment but also prepares students to contribute positively to society. The academy's commitment to these values aims to empower students to shape their futures and make meaningful contributions to the world.
The academy offers a knowledge-rich and ambitious curriculum designed to challenge students and cultivate resilience and determination. Staff are committed to delivering high-quality education, ensuring that students not only acquire essential knowledge but also develop a strong sense of achievement and self-confidence. The school actively supports students in aspiring to further education and future success.
King Harold Academy places a strong emphasis on community and diversity, encouraging students to understand and celebrate differences. This approach not only enhances the school environment but also prepares students to contribute positively to society. The academy's commitment to these values aims to empower students to shape their futures and make meaningful contributions to the world.
Useful links
- Local Governance (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- 15 Oct FLU IMMUNISATIONS (calendar)
- 24 Oct INSET DAY - School Closed (calendar)
- 27 Oct HALF TERM - School Closed (calendar)
- 03 Nov INSET DAY - School Closed (calendar)
- 06 Nov Year 7 ARD (calendar)
- 17 Nov Year 11 ARD (calendar)
- 27 Nov Year 11 Mock Interview Day (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- King Harold School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Essex
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 750
- Pupils
- 797
- Boys
- 418
- Girls
- 379
- FSM %
- 31.90
- Open date
- 2010-11-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-07-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Essex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 797 | 418 | 379 | 750 | 31.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 783 | 417 | 366 | 750 | 31.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 704 | 373 | 331 | 750 | 22.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 704 | 373 | 331 | 750 | 22.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 663 | 359 | 304 | 750 | 23.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 622 | 334 | 288 | 750 | 20.10 |
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