Enfield County School for Girls

Overview

Leaders have high aspirations for all pupils, who work hard to meet the school’s “high academic expectations” in an “academically demanding” curriculum. The report describes a school where pupils are “typically focused in class,” feel safe, and enjoy a broad range of extra-curricular activities and leadership opportunities.

Strengths

• Leaders have designed a “broad curriculum” that prepares pupils for strong academic outcomes, with a “very high” proportion studying the English Baccalaureate.
• Teachers possess “strong subject expertise” and are well supported by leaders who prioritise staff workload and well-being.
• The curriculum is “carefully sequenced,” particularly in subjects like mathematics, allowing pupils to “build up their knowledge steadily.”
• Attendance rates are “high and rising” following interventions since the pandemic, and governors carry out their duties effectively.
• Pupils engage in diverse extra-curricular activities, including debating and sports, and learn about healthy relationships and online safety.

Areas to improve

• Teaching must routinely check that pupils understand and remember prior knowledge before introducing new concepts, as some pupils’ understanding is not “as secure” as it could be.
• Leaders should ensure teaching and resources are sufficiently adapted for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) so they can access the “ambitious curriculum” alongside their peers.
• Staff must consistently follow the school’s behaviour policy to address instances where pupils show “less respectful” attitudes or are less focused on their work.

Safeguarding

The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”