Alma Primary School
Enfield, EN3 4UQ · Enfield · primary school
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34th of 61 primary schools in Enfield we can score, 68 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.7/10 against 1,414 of them, against 6.2/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Alma Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 6.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 442 pupils against a stated capacity of 512. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are available in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Alma Primary School
Overview
Alma Primary School is described as a place where pupils are “friendly” and work together “cheerfully,” reflecting strong community values. Leaders maintain “high expectations” for pupil success, supported by staff who nurture positive relationships from Nursery onwards. The report highlights that pupils feel safe and are well-prepared for their next educational stage through a wide variety of enriching activities.
Strengths
- “Behaviour and attitudes” are rated Outstanding, with pupils behaving “very sensibly” and showing “great respect and care.”
- “Early years provision” is Outstanding, with children settling rapidly into routines and developing speech and communication skills substantially.
- Staff use “strong subject knowledge” to provide clear explanations, and leaders effectively support training to improve subject expertise.
- Early reading is prioritised, with staff having a “high level of expertise” in phonics, helping pupils to “swiftly learn to read.”
- Personal development is Outstanding, with a carefully planned PSHE curriculum and opportunities promoting “physical fitness and mental health.”
Areas to improve
- In “a very few subjects,” curriculum content is not as explicitly thought through; leaders should ensure subject leaders receive support to refine curriculum thinking.
- Pupils in Years 3 to 6 do not spend enough time practising reading; leaders should provide routine reading practice to ensure pupils acquire “reading fluency and automaticity.”
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with staff receiving regular training and updates on identifying risks and reporting concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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