Goffs Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Address | Goffs Lane, EN7 5QW |
| URN | 137532 |
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School Census
| Total | 1543 |
| Girls/Boys | 780/763 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 50.6%/49.4% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 16.5% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 182 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 5.2% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 04/10/2012 | Good |
| 24/11/2010 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 04/10/2012 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 24/11/2010 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 55% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 68% |
| Entering EBacc | 62% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.67 |
| Progress 8 | 0.18 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.8 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 55% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 73% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.7 |
| Progress 8 | 0.11 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.41% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 754 |
| As first preference | 282 |
| As second preference | 227 |
| As third preference | 159 |
| Total Offers Made | 233 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 200 |
| second preference offers | 26 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.44% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 724 |
| As first preference | 325 |
| As second preference | 229 |
| As third preference | 101 |
| Total Offers Made | 238 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 226 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.50% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 786 |
| As first preference | 328 |
| As second preference | 233 |
| As third preference | 145 |
| Total Offers Made | 235 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 219 |
| second preference offers | 13 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.67% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 759 |
| As first preference | 377 |
| As second preference | 198 |
| As third preference | 115 |
| Total Offers Made | 235 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 226 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.61% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 769 |
| As first preference | 356 |
| As second preference | 217 |
| As third preference | 113 |
| Total Offers Made | 237 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 221 |
| second preference offers | 16 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.53% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 833 |
| As first preference | 342 |
| As second preference | 246 |
| As third preference | 134 |
| Total Offers Made | 237 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 223 |
| second preference offers | 13 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.37% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 724 |
| As first preference | 316 |
| As second preference | 171 |
| As third preference | 130 |
| Total Offers Made | 239 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 231 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.35% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 773 |
| As first preference | 307 |
| As second preference | 194 |
| As third preference | 145 |
| Total Offers Made | 244 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 227 |
| second preference offers | 13 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.42% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 696 |
| As first preference | 279 |
| As second preference | 174 |
| As third preference | 130 |
| Total Offers Made | 208 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 197 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.28% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 703 |
| As first preference | 250 |
| As second preference | 178 |
| As third preference | 149 |
| Total Offers Made | 211 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 196 |
| second preference offers | 13 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.47% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 682 |
| As first preference | 293 |
| As second preference | 165 |
| As third preference | 138 |
| Total Offers Made | 209 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 199 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 12% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 7% |
| not applicable | 61% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 4% |
| not applicable | 21% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 18% |
| no | 82% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| dont know | 2% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 4% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 7% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 82% |
| no | 18% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 58.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 16.4% |
| african ethnic origin | 4.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.3% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 3% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| irish ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 62.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 14.2% |
| african ethnic origin | 4.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| irish ethnic origin | 0.6% |