Brettenham Primary School
London, N18 2ET · Enfield · primary school
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26th 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 — 8.5/10 against 1,884 of them, against 7.2/10 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 | 72.0 · 71 | 40% | 2.83 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Brettenham Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 12.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
A breakfast club is available for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 410 pupils against a stated capacity of 480. 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 not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the breakfast club provision? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating regarding teaching quality?
What Ofsted said about Brettenham Primary School
Overview
Brettenham Primary School is judged as ‘Good’ overall, with ‘Outstanding’ early years provision. Pupils are described as ‘polite and respectful’, enjoying school and feeling ‘happy and safe’ due to strong staff relationships. The school fosters a positive culture where pupils take on responsibilities and engage well with learning.
Strengths
- Early years provision is ‘Outstanding’, with staff helping children remember important vocabulary and developing a ‘love for reading’ through songs and rhymes.
- Reading is prioritised; staff are ‘well trained in the teaching of phonics’ and ensure pupils read with ‘increasing confidence and fluency’.
- The curriculum is ‘well structured’ in most subjects, with teachers correcting misconceptions and pupils retaining key skills and vocabulary over time.
- Personal, social, health and economic education is ‘well structured’, teaching pupils about risks and consent in an ‘age-appropriate way’.
- Staff have ‘high expectations’ of pupils, who are ‘motivated to achieve well’ and behave well in lessons.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities ‘consistently receive support that is precisely tailored to their needs’ so they achieve well.
- In a few subjects, the curriculum is ‘not delivered as intended’, leading to gaps in pupils’ knowledge; processes must be in place to check retention of key skills.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| 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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