The Lea Valley Academy

About The Lea Valley Academy

The Lea Valley Academy is an academy converter in Enfield, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 848 pupils on roll. It is part of EDACT. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 October 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 34.4 (2025/26). 51.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 56.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Enfield →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

848 / 1,400 (61%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

5 October 2022

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Bullsmoor Lane, Enfield, Enfield, EN3 6TW

Phone

01992763666

Principal

Stephen Kinson

Website

http://www.leavalley.org.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Lea Valley Academy?

The Lea Valley Academy is an academy converter in Enfield, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does The Lea Valley Academy have?

The Lea Valley Academy has 848 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Lea Valley Academy's Ofsted rating?

The Lea Valley Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 October 2022).

How does The Lea Valley Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Lea Valley Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 34.4 in 2025/26.

Is The Lea Valley Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Lea Valley Academy is part of EDACT.

Where is The Lea Valley Academy?

The Lea Valley Academy is located at Bullsmoor Lane, Enfield, Enfield, EN3 6TW.