The Lea Valley Academy
Academy converter secondary school in Enfield (Enfield).
Location
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It is my pleasure to welcome you to Lea Valley Academy, where we are committed to providing a dynamic and supportive learning environment that fosters academic excellence, personal growth, and social responsibility. Our school culture is built on mutual respect, inclusivity, and collaboration, creating a safe and welcoming atmosphere for all.
All members of our community are guided by the core values of our Academy, which are Aspiration, Innovation and Respect. This is truly at the heart of everything that we do at Lea Valley Academy. At Lea Valley Academy, we believe that every student has unique strengths and talents.
Our dedicated team of educators are passionate about nurturing these qualities, encouraging curiosity, and inspiring a lifelong love of learning. We offer a rich curriculum that is both challenging and engaging, designed to prepare our students for the opportunities and challenges of the future.
Our academy is more than just a place of learning; it is a diverse and vibrant community where students feel valued and respected. We emphasise the importance of strong relationships between students, staff, and parents, and we work together to create a safe and inclusive atmosphere where everyone can thrive.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
2 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Chess
- Accelerated Reader
Key facts
- URN
- 144084
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Enfield
- Constituency
- Enfield North
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2018
Governing body (6 current, 3 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.1 governor is linked to a profile (all confirmed).
Governors marked “Confirmed same person” have exactly the same forename and surname as the only officer of that name at the school’s own academy trust company on the Companies House register, so we treat them as the same person. The governance record itself comes from DfE.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Heather Knightley Confirmed same person | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr David Bucho | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2026 |
| Mrs Emma Morgan | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Mahnaz Asghar | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Ayse Mahendran | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Miss Lauryn Pascal | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Shaun Pascal Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Derek Richings Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Stephen Kinson Former | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2020 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record