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Goffs - Churchgate Academy

Broxbourne, EN8 9LYSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2022
Progress 8
+0.37
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
121 1st-choice / 112 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#716 of 3,141 nationally

About Goffs - Churchgate Academy

Goffs - Churchgate Academy was rated Good overall by Ofsted in its most recent inspection in 2022, a significant step up from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2016. The inspection report singled out personal development as Outstanding, while quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership and management all received Good marks. The most telling academic metric is the school's Progress 8 score of 0.37, which is classified as Above Average nationally. This means that, on average, pupils at Goffs - Churchgate achieve nearly half a grade more per subject across eight GCSEs than students with similar starting points nationally. To put that in context, the average Progress 8 score for all state secondary schools in Hertfordshire is 0.18, so this school is comfortably outperforming its local authority peers. Within the Broxbourne borough specifically, Goffs - Churchgate ranks first out of seven schools on this measure, placing it in the top 25% of schools nationally.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressCollege Road, Waltham Cross, Broxbourne, EN8 9LY
HeadteacherDanny Bryant
Local AuthorityHertfordshire
Number of Pupils599
Free School Meals (FSM)33.6%
School Capacity599 / 600 (100% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 May 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 11 Jul 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Science LabsMusic RoomsDining HallGymnasiumSwimming PoolSixth Form CentreLibrary

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

14

Sports

HockeyNetballAthleticsBadmintonSwimmingRoundersDance

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubDramaGardeningChoirDuke of EdinburghOrchestraScience Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Goffs - Churchgate Academy

Goffs - Churchgate Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.