Bush Hill Park Primary School
Enfield, EN1 1DS · Enfield · primary school
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58th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 2.1/10 against 1,026 of them, against 1.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 51.0 · 21 | 40% | 0.83 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bush Hill Park Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 51.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Musical Theatre, Boxing, Fencing, and Tri-Golf clubs, as well as football, netball, and cricket teams. The school organises a whole-school athletics day at Lee Valley and a Year 6 residential. An after-school club is available for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 480 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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 progress from the expected standard to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for pupils who need extra help in maths? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Bush Hill Park Primary School
Overview
Bush Hill Park Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are "enthusiastic to learn" and feel safe. Leaders maintain high expectations for behaviour and academic work, fostering a positive environment where children are kind to one another and engage well in a broad curriculum.
Strengths
- Leaders have designed a "broad curriculum, equivalent to the national curriculum in breadth and ambition," with particularly strong thinking in subjects like reading and computer science.
- The reading curriculum is well-crafted, with teachers providing regular support and books to help pupils develop fluency and a "love of reading."
- Pupils demonstrate good behaviour, following "relentless routines" to move efficiently between activities, with low-level disruption being rare.
- Staff feel well supported by leaders who prioritise their well-being and reduce workload, while governors work proactively to monitor school effectiveness.
- Effective support is provided for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, with leaders working closely with parents and external agencies.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, including some aspects of the early years, leaders have not "isolated and sequenced all the key knowledge" pupils need to learn over time, hindering deep understanding.
- Teaching does not routinely check that pupils understand and remember what has been taught, meaning some pupils struggle with new, complex knowledge building on prior learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff knowing the signs of risk and reporting concerns swiftly, while leaders provide targeted support for pupils’ mental well-being.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 41% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 51% |
| 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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