Ark John Keats Academy
London, EN3 5PA · Enfield · all-through school
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8th of 21 secondary schools in Enfield we can score. 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 — 8.8/10 against 412 of them, against 6.9/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 52.6 · 68 | 30% | 2.04 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.24 · 68 | 25% | 1.70 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 50.4 · 71 | 10% | 0.71 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ark John Keats Academy overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted (inspected 2023-03). In 2024/25, 48.9% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 50.1, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.24 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally starting from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Duke of Edinburgh award, music and drama after-school clubs, and instrument lessons. The school hosts whole school concerts, performances, and a Music Gala. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,732 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,804. 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 to maintain the +0.24 Progress 8 score across different year groups? What specific support is available for pupils aiming to improve their Attainment 8 beyond the national median?
What Ofsted said about Ark John Keats Academy
Overview
Ark John Keats Academy is described as an inclusive school where pupils are "polite and friendly" and treat each other with "respect and kindness." Leaders maintain "high expectations" for all pupils, fostering a "calm and orderly environment" where students develop confidence and achieve well across a broad curriculum.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "ambitious and well-sequenced," allowing pupils to build knowledge in "increasing depth and complexity."
- Reading is prioritised effectively, with pupils learning phonics from Reception and receiving support to ensure a "high proportion" meet age-related expectations.
- Personal development is enhanced through a wide range of experiences, including clubs, cultural visits, and education on "equality and diversity."
- Staff feel "valued" and workload pressures have been reduced through changes to assessment policies.
- Safeguarding arrangements are "effective," with staff alert to risks and strong links to external agencies.
Areas to improve
- In key stages 2 and 3, some teachers teach new content "too quickly" without giving pupils enough time to "consolidate their learning."
- Leaders should ensure teachers "adapt their teaching" to check pupils have secured understanding before moving on, preventing gaps in knowledge.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," noting that leaders have established a strong culture, increased team capacity, and ensure pupils receive necessary help through in-school mental health provision and external partnerships.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 46.9 |
| 2024/25 | 50.1 |
| 2025/26 | 50.4 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 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
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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