Brimsdown Primary School
Enfield, EN3 7NA · Enfield · primary school
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30th 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 — 7.8/10 against 1,189 of them, against 6.4/10 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 | 74.0 · 76 | 40% | 3.02 |
| 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.
Brimsdown Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 74.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 6.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 451 pupils against a stated capacity of 690. 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 does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Brimsdown Primary School
Overview
Brimsdown Primary School is described as an “inclusive, kind, and happy school” where pupils learn in a “calm and caring environment.” Leaders have established “very clear routines” that help pupils develop “strong habits for learning” from the start of their time at the school. The curriculum is “broad and balanced,” exceeding the scope of the national curriculum, with particular strength in supporting pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils “behave exceptionally well,” are “polite,” and are “keen to help others.”
- The school fosters a “very strong ethos of inclusion,” exemplified by all pupils learning British Sign Language to communicate with deaf peers.
- Teachers possess “good subject knowledge” and give “clear instructions,” regularly checking understanding and referring to earlier learning.
- Reading is “prioritised” from the early years, with a “language-rich environment” and daily one-to-one support for those needing extra help.
- Staff feel “very well supported” and valued, with access to training and a “well-established coaching programme.”
Areas to improve
- “Sometimes, the work that pupils are given is not sufficiently ambitious,” meaning some pupils cannot achieve as well as they could.
- The school should work with staff to “raise expectations,” ensuring pupils learn “more complex content” and achieve “stronger outcomes.”
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 | 42% |
| 2023/24 | 55% |
| 2024/25 | 74% |
| 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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