Best 3 Secondary schools in Waltham Cross – comparison

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Comparison of secondary schools: St Mary's Church of England High School (VA) (Secondary) in Waltham Cross; Goffs - Churchgate Academy (Secondary) in Waltham Cross; Haileybury Turnford (Secondary) in Waltham Cross — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares St Mary's Church of England High School (VA), Goffs - Churchgate Academy and Haileybury Turnford. They are secondary phase and academy converter and academy sponsor led type located around Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (St Mary's Church of England High School (VA)), published Nov 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for St Mary's Church of England High School (VA) (Nov 2023). average roll around ≈ 850, combined total ≈ 2,550, typical FSM 30–35%, range 30–35%–30–35%; all within the GENERATIONS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST trust.

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Attribute	St Mary's Church of England High School (VA) EN7 5FB	Goffs - Churchgate Academy EN8 9LY	Haileybury Turnford EN8 0JU
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location	Waltham Cross Hertfordshire EN7 5FB	Waltham Cross Hertfordshire EN8 9LY	Waltham Cross Hertfordshire EN8 0JU
Latest Ofsted	2 15 Nov 2023	2 11 Jul 2022	2 2 May 2022
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,000 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 600 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 950 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1400	600	1160
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Hertfordshire (919)	GENERATIONS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST	Hertfordshire (919)
Website	www.st-maryshigh.herts.sch.uk	www.goffschurchgate.herts.sch.uk	www.haileyburyturnford.com
Telephone	01992629124	01992624375	01992308333
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

St Mary's Church of England High School (VA)

EN7 5FB

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Waltham Cross
Hertfordshire
EN7 5FB
Ofsted: 2 15 Nov 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,000 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Hertfordshire (919)
Website: www.st-maryshigh.herts.sch.uk
Telephone: 01992629124

Goffs - Churchgate Academy

EN8 9LY

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Waltham Cross
Hertfordshire
EN8 9LY
Ofsted: 2 11 Jul 2022
Pupils: ≈ 600 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: GENERATIONS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Website: www.goffschurchgate.herts.sch.uk
Telephone: 01992624375

Haileybury Turnford

EN8 0JU

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Waltham Cross
Hertfordshire
EN8 0JU
Ofsted: 2 2 May 2022
Pupils: ≈ 950 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Hertfordshire (919)
Website: www.haileyburyturnford.com
Telephone: 01992308333

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.