The Lea Valley Academy
#617 of 640 secondary schools in London
#3919 of 4,090 nationally
About The Lea Valley Academy
The Lea Valley Academy is a academy secondary located in Enfield, in the Enfield local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 11–18. In 2025 it enrolled 830 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 11.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of secondary schools in England and 617th of 640 ranked secondary schools in London. Its strongest component is grade 5+ in english & maths (15th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (7th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 830; capacity filled 59.3%; grade 4+ english & maths 45.1%; ebacc average points 2.87.
There are 43 schools in Enfield; The Lea Valley Academy ranks 43rd of 43 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)33.3
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)20.4%
- A level points per entry (10%)25.3
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)54.3%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for The Lea Valley Academy by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 830
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 54.3%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 59.3%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- Attainment 8
- 33.3
- Average GCSE points across eight subjects.
- Grade 5+ English & maths
- 20.4%
- Share of pupils with a strong pass in both English and maths GCSE.
- Grade 4+ English & maths
- 45.1%
- Share of pupils with a standard pass in both English and maths GCSE.
- EBacc average points
- 2.87
- Average point score across the English Baccalaureate subjects.
- A level points per entry
- 25.3
- Average points per A level entry (A* = 60, E = 10).
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Schools near The Lea Valley Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Hurst Drive Primary School
Waltham Cross · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
399 students · 580 m away
Honilands Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
340 students · 602 m away
Freezywater St George's CofE VA Primary School
Enfield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
220 students · 752 m away
Capel Manor Primary School
Enfield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
274 students · 881 m away
Four Swannes Primary School
Waltham Cross · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
192 students · 1.2 km away
Keys Meadow Primary School
Enfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
377 students · 1.2 km away
St Ignatius College
Enfield · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
972 students · 1.3 km away
Chesterfield Primary School
Enfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
467 students · 1.4 km away
Oasis Academy Enfield
Enfield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
690 students · 1.5 km away
Holdbrook Primary School and Nursery
Waltham Cross · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
210 students · 1.5 km away
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Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy
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838 students
The Fulham Boys School
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The Archer Academy
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818 students
Lady Margaret School
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Frequently asked questions
Is The Lea Valley Academy a good school?
The Lea Valley Academy has a Success Index (England) of 11.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of secondary schools in England) and ranks #617 of 640 in London. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does The Lea Valley Academy rank in London?
The Lea Valley Academy ranks #617 of 640 secondary schools in London and #3919 of 4,090 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend The Lea Valley Academy?
The Lea Valley Academy had 830 students in 2025.
Is The Lea Valley Academy a primary school or a secondary school?
The Lea Valley Academy is classified as a secondary covering Ages 11–18. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near The Lea Valley Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of The Lea Valley Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.