Enfield Grammar School
Enfield, EN2 6LN · Enfield · secondary school
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11th 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 — 6.7/10 against 629 of them, against 5.0/10 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 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 46.6 · 55 | 30% | 1.64 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.05 · 46 | 25% | 1.16 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 44.9 · 44 | 10% | 0.44 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Enfield Grammar School overview
How it's doing
Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024. In 2024/25, 53.8% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 49.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.05 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,004 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,111. 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 improve their Progress 8 scores? What specific academic support is available for students aiming to raise their Attainment 8?
What Ofsted said about Enfield Grammar School
Overview
Enfield Grammar School continues to be a good school, maintaining a "caring and positive culture" where pupils feel safe and respected. Leaders have established an "ambitious and demanding curriculum" that supports high expectations for all students, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils are "proud of their school" and benefit from a "rich and broad sporting offer," including high-standard competitions.
- Behaviour is generally excellent, with "clear and effective routines" ensuring learning takes place without interruption.
- Teachers are "highly knowledgeable" and skilfully help pupils recall previous learning, fostering a habit of correcting mistakes.
- Attendance is strong due to innovative systems that identify pupils at risk of absence.
- A comprehensive citizenship programme enables pupils to "confidently discuss ideas" about democracy, online safety, and spirituality.
Areas to improve
- The reading programme is not yet effective for weaker readers, who "do not get enough practice to quickly improve"; the school must strengthen its rigour and training.
- Statutory requirements for reporting pupils missing from education to the local authority are "not consistently met" and require strengthened policies and oversight.
- The proportion of pupils studying languages at GCSE is "comparatively low," limiting access to the English Baccalaureate suite.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a thorough culture of reporting and strong professional relationships, although statutory reporting for pupils missing from education requires improvement.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 48.5 |
| 2024/25 | 49.0 |
| 2025/26 | 44.9 |
| 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.
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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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