Chace Community School
Enfield, EN1 3HQ · Enfield · secondary school
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16th 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 — 3.0/10 against 454 of them, against 1.8/10 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 | 34% | 1.79 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 34.0 · 22 | 30% | 0.68 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.6 · 12 | 25% | 0.30 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 39.5 · 17 | 10% | 0.18 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Chace Community School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 38.7% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 42.1, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.6 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Duke of Edinburgh's Award and First Give clubs, attend trips to the Barbican and theatres, and use breakfast and after-school clubs.
Getting in
The published school roll is 880 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,000. 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 close the gap between their Progress 8 score and the national benchmark? What specific support is available for students aiming to improve their Attainment 8 scores? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while managing a large intake?
What Ofsted said about Chace Community School
Overview
Leaders are determined to provide an "ambitious education" and a "broad opportunity for all pupils," fostering a community that is "truly inclusive" and "increasingly harmonious." The report highlights strong professional relationships, with pupils feeling safe and trusting staff to help them, while noting that the school has moved from a previous rating of 'Requires improvement'.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "well sequenced" to enable pupils to "know and remember more over time," allowing them to attempt "increasingly demanding work."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those learning English as an additional language receive "appropriate support" and are "well catered for."
- Behaviour is managed effectively, with leaders rewarding positive behaviour and dealing with the "rare occasions that bullying takes place" promptly.
- Personal development is supported through "life skills lessons," careers advice meeting the Baker Clause, and opportunities for pupils to take on leadership responsibilities.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure that clear strategies for checking what pupils know and remember are "fully embedded throughout the school," as some teachers do not routinely use assessment strategies to secure long-term knowledge.
- Leaders should provide further guidance and opportunity to ensure pupils, particularly in Years 10 and 11, take full advantage of activities to "enrich their experiences" and develop character.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are "effective," with strong systems in place, well-trained staff, and pupils who feel able to speak to adults and are confident they will receive help.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 38.0 |
| 2024/25 | 42.1 |
| 2025/26 | 39.5 |
| 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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