Forty Hill CofE Primary School
Enfield, EN2 9EY · Enfield · primary school
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42nd 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 — 7.6/10 against 4,299 of them, against 7.6/10 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 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| Ofsted | 6 | 35% | 0.21 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 18.0 · 89 | 25% | 2.23 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Forty Hill CofE Primary 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%. A further 18.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (7.6 out of 10 either way). The school was inspected in March 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in football and craft, attend a football festival at Tottenham Training Ground, and can access both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 225 pupils against a stated capacity of 234. 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 who do not reach the expected standard in their daily lessons? What specific activities are included in the craft club sessions?
What Ofsted said about Forty Hill CofE Primary School
Overview
Forty Hill CofE Primary School is described as a "caring and community-focused school" where pupils "enjoy being at school" and have a "keen sense of belonging." While achievement in reading and mathematics is strong, the report highlights that "inconsistencies in teaching" mean pupils are "not learning as well as they could do across subjects." Leadership has changed significantly, and while new improvement plans are in place, it is "too early to see the impact."
Strengths
- Pupils "achieve above national averages" in end-of-key-stage 2 tests for reading and mathematics, including disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs.
- Attendance is "above the national average," supported by clear processes to reduce barriers and a "warm and inviting community."
- The early years provide "successful foundations," with children learning in an "inviting and purposeful environment" and developing concentration skills well.
- Pupils are "kept safe in school," with rare instances of bullying and confidence that staff will "respond swiftly to any concerns."
- A broad curriculum offers valuable enrichment, including "well-established traditions of community events" and extensive use of the school’s grounds.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure the new approach to inclusion is embedded so that pupils’ additional needs are "identified quickly and met well."
- The pupil premium strategy needs to be "informed by evidence" and well understood by staff to positively impact disadvantaged pupils’ achievement.
- Teachers should use effective strategies across all subjects to help pupils "recall and remember their previous learning," addressing current variability in teaching quality.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 79% |
| 2023/24 | 79% |
| 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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