Carterhatch Junior School
Enfield, EN1 4JY · Enfield · primary school
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27th 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 994 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Carterhatch Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 11.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Board Games, Science, and Home learning clubs. Sports include Multi-Sports, Fencing, Karate, Yoga, and Football, while arts and music offer Choir and Orchestra. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 317 pupils against a stated capacity of 360. 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 in the higher standard group to maintain their progress? What specific activities are included in the fencing and karate sessions? How does the breakfast club structure the start of the day for younger children?
What Ofsted said about Carterhatch Junior School
Overview
Carterhatch Junior School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The school nurtures pupils to be happy and succeed academically, with high expectations for all learners. Pupils behave excellently and engage enthusiastically in a well-rounded curriculum that extends beyond national requirements.
Strengths
- Pupils’ outcomes in mathematics and writing are described as "very strong," with disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) achieving well in reading.
- The school teaches an "ambitious curriculum" that prepares pupils well for the next stage of their education, including meaningful links within subjects and opportunities like specialist drama lessons.
- Pupils with SEND receive "very effective support," with needs identified swiftly and work carefully adapted so they work seamlessly alongside peers.
- Attendance has remained high, supported by clear expectations and bespoke support for families, while pupils contribute to school life through leadership roles such as the 'eco-council'.
- Staff are highly supportive of leaders, and governors and trustees carry out their responsibilities effectively to ensure leaders make the right decisions.
Areas to improve
- Occasionally, teaching does not ensure that pupils embed key knowledge and vocabulary in their long-term memory securely, making it harder to build on this knowledge later. The school should continue work to ensure pupils retrieve and recall learned knowledge fully.
Safeguarding
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 | 65% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| 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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